Author_Institution :
U.S. Army Res. Lab., Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, USA
Abstract :
Convergence of recent advances in mobile high performance computing (HPC) and mobile ad hoc networks is termed as `tactical cloudlet´. A fully realized tactical cloudlet concept provides a unique capability for the military and this capability would be powerful not only in enabling highly mobile, highly responsive, and quickly deployable tactical forces but also enhancing soldiers´ situational awareness through real-time on demand data analytics. However, significant technical and research challenges remain before this realization is viable. Addressing the technical challenges of tactical cloudlets in harsh military environments is a significant task that will require the invention and adoption of new technologies.
Keywords :
data analysis; military communication; military computing; mobile ad hoc networks; mobile computing; HPC; data analytics; military environments; mobile ad hoc networks; mobile high-performance computing; soldier situational awareness enhancement; tactical cloudlet concept; tactical forces;
Conference_Titel :
Modeling, Analysis & Simulation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems (MASCOTS), 2012 IEEE 20th International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2453-3
DOI :
10.1109/MASCOTS.2012.9
