Multichannel Architecture for Naval Task Force Communication.

摘要

This report describes a new architecture for mobile, narrowband, broadcast radio networks, which is called the Multichannel Architecture (MCA). We compare the performance limits of an MCA network to a single-channel architecture based on an Ideal Handoff Assigned Multiple Access (IHAMA) protocol. Both architectures have been proposed for Naval intratask force communications with HF and line-of-sight UHF radio. Formulas for the network load capacity for each architecture are derived for several important cases, and simulation results are presented for those cases where analytical results are not available. Based on equivalent equipment, the load capacity of MCA is shown to exceed that of IHAMA. MCA also out-performed IHAMA in other performance areas such as delay, the ability to handle voice and virtual circuits, and jam resistance. Networking, Mobile networks, H.F., High frequency communication.