Title :
Real-Time Network Simulation for the GIG Tactical Edge
Author :
Michel, Tony ; Bronzo, Frank ; Bertone, Jim
Author_Institution :
BBN Technol., Cambridge, MA
Abstract :
The GIG edge network testbed provides a high-fidelity real-time lab environment for testing and experimenting with host systems and network configurations. Real or simulated host computers are attached to network nodes that run real JTRS WNW software over simulated wireless links. Platform mobility, radio-path fluctuations and accurate user traffic are included in the simulation of tactical scenarios. Simulation results are collected with SNMP, displayed as the experiment proceeds, and analyzed to understand system performance. Host-system developers can work with network engineers to understand the network requirements needed to ensure that information-exchange requirements are met. Repeatable, scripted scenarios as well as realistic mission scenarios are used to stress the user systems as in a mobile military operation. Detailed traffic statistics and network-protocol traces are collected for post-experiment analysis
Keywords :
military communication; military computing; mobile computing; mobility management (mobile radio); protocols; radio links; telecommunication traffic; GIG tactical edge network; JTRS WNW software; SNMP; global information grid; host computers; information-exchange requirements; joint tactical radio system; mobile military operation; radio-path fluctuations; real-time network simulation; simple network management protocol; traffic statistics; wideband network waveform; wireless links; Analytical models; Computational modeling; Computer networks; Computer simulation; Fluctuations; Performance analysis; Real time systems; System testing; Telecommunication traffic; Traffic control;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference, 2006. MILCOM 2006. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0617-X
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0618-8
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.2006.302101
