A Model for Synthesizing and Analyzing Communication Systems

The paper presents a model for systematically and analytically comparing various communication system alternatives and for selecting the system that best satisfies given operational and technical requirements. The model is organized into three submodels--information requirements, communication systems, and communication technology. The paper discusses the analytical framework of each submodel highlighting significant computations and analytical techniques. Utility of the model in converting command and control derived information transfer requirements into physical and performance specifications for communication systems and equipment is discussed in detail.