Title :
A cellular-based solution for radio communications in MOUT
Author_Institution :
TNO Inf. & Commun. Technol., Delft
Abstract :
A short-term and potentially cost-effective solution is proposed for tactical radio communications in military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) for the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA). Measurements and computer simulations presented show that on average, outdoor ranges in MOUT as attainable with RNLA´s current VHP (very high frequency) combat net radio (CNR) system are limited to approximately 1.5 km. Economical and technical feasible modifications of the present system to overcome these difficulties have not been identified. The alternative proposed is a CNR emulation over 2.5G mobile networks, using VoIP-over-GPRS (voice over IP-over-general packet radio service) and portable relays. Advantages and drawbacks of this solution are dealt with. Plans for a prove-of-concept to be performed in cooperation with RNLA units are presented. Finally, the system perspectives of this approach to meet military requirements and its position in a future global information grid (GIG) transport infrastructure are considered
Keywords :
IP networks; Internet telephony; cellular radio; military communication; packet radio networks; 2.5G mobile network; CNR; GIG transport infrastructure; MOUT; RNLA; Royal Netherlands Army; VHP; VoIP-over-GPRS; cellular-based solution; combat net radio system; computer simulation; general packet radio service; global information grid; military operation; portable relay; tactical radio communication; urban terrain; very high frequency; voice over Internet protocol; Computer simulation; Current measurement; Emulation; Frequency measurement; Military communication; Military computing; Packet radio networks; Radio communication; Radiofrequency identification; Relays;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference, 2005. MILCOM 2005. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Atlantic City, NJ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9393-7
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.2005.1605975
