An approach in the analysis of communication-information system model in military operation

Abstract

This paper describes an approach to the analysis of performance of the modelled communication-information system (CIS) in military operations using RIVERBED simulation package. The basis of military operations concept and the CIS model to meet the needs of command and control (C2) have been discussed. In order to analyze the possibilities of the CIS for transfer of information the methods of analysis, modelling, operational research and simulations have been applied. The graphs of dependence on load links, the amount of transmitted information (packet) and packet loss depending on the duration of a simulated military operation are shown. The importance of the applied methods of modelling and simulation is represented by the possibility of the CIS modelling, and an analysis of its performance without using a real system due to high economic costs. The only limitation in the paper is the assumed network connectivity between the CIS elements (the effects of relief, vegetation, weather conditions, etc. on telecommunications have not been considered). In a broader sense, the paper is designed for everyone involved in modelling and simulation in order to evaluate an approach to practical application of methods of solving specific problems, and in a narrower sense to persons engaged in the CIS design and telecommunications planning in various types of operations in order to analyze the possibilities and optimize the CIS elements.