A new methodology for designing of tactical integrated telecommunications and computer networks for OPNET simulation

Abstract

This paper present a novel methodological approach in the design of integrated tactical telecommunications and computer networks for command information system and defining the elements for the OPNET simulation model. The elements proposed for design of network information architecture. For that purpose, the way established to set up relationships between elements that uses for network topologies design, building of network elements and network traffic. They are integrated with its parameters in the preliminary model defined by an OPNET simulation model. We propose the measure of efficiency for accomplishment of tactical command requirements to use the design model network. This measure of efficiency is mean time delay that described with mathematical relations, involving the communication parameters speed of generating traffic, packet size, link capacity and adequately reflects the projected network. Furthermore, the applications of the proposed approach and given instructions allow to designers full examination of the network architecture, and provide translation into preliminary model and design OPNET simulation model.

A Multigraph-Defined Distribution Function in a Simulation Model of a Communication Network

“…The network data distribution in an ITCN is realized based on the operating procedures and according to the methodology specified in [ 1 ]. The information flows of the distribution of the predicted types of information between the network elements are described as well.…”

“…The generation of communication information is enabled and transformed into the appropriate amount of digital data for distribution to the network element Ej is performed. The time scheme of communication interactions ( Figure 3 ), as in [ 1 , 2 ], shows the flow of these activities from the operational procedures.…”

“…These tools allow an analysis of the network elements’ parameters. The application of this methodology of ITCN simulation model design requires a precise definition of network traffic in addition to a definition of the active and passive elements of the architecture and network topology [ 1 ]. Network traffic is the process of time events generating a certain type and amount of data at a source, and their distribution between sources and destinations connected in a communication network.…”

System for internal communication and its implementation in military tactical communications network

“…Network communication failure means failure of the whole military command system [1]. Quality of information generated and distribution time directly affect the implementation of the decisions making process [2]. Concerning these matters, we have witnessed a wide deployment to enhance the IP (Internet Protocol) suite to support traffic engineering.…”