| Description |
1 online resource (vi, 40) : color illustrations |
| Series |
Wright flyer paper ; no. 71 |
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Wright flyer paper ; no. 71.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Scope of the problem -- Understanding mesh networks -- Function and viability of an airborne mesh network -- Advantages of high-altitude platforms -- basic equipment and necessary technologies -- Mission assurance and cyber protection -- The art of the possible: today and tomorrow -- Recommendations -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"The US Air Force's heavy reliance on space capabilities makes it vulnerable to potentially crippling asymmetric multi-domain attacks in the near future. While Air Force leaders have identified the importance of maintaining dominance in the space domain, their goal of attaining resilient and survivable systems in the future is not immediately attainable. Peer competitors and potential adversaries already possess several operational and developmental capabilities, which place critical US space assets on the losing side of a cost-exchange battle. An option to mitigate many of these risks exists in an airborne mobile-mesh network hosted initially by the Air Force's high-altitude ISR platforms. Both the U-2S Dragon Lady and RQ-4B Global Hawk provide an excellent foundation upon which the Air Force can field and operationalize an airborne mobile-mesh network in the battlespace to augment critical space capabilities. Compared to the extreme cost of vulnerable satellites, such a network could be cost-efficient and provide improved resilient capabilities to the Joint Force without requiring drastic changes in operational tactics, techniques, and procedures. This research proposes that the US Air Force rapidly field a mobile-mesh network using existing technology and platforms, and then continue to build the network and processing capabilities over the next decade. The Air Force's vulnerabilities in space have the potential to impact combat operations in every domain across the globe. It is time to capitalize upon research and investments already made and make the first step toward a truly connected and networked force."--Abstract |
| Notes |
"Air Command and Staff College." |
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"Accepted by Air University Press May 2018 and published November 2019"--Page ii |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 36-39) |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on December 17, 2019) |
| Subject |
Communications, Military.
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Mobile communication systems -- United States
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Space control (Military science) -- United States
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Artificial satellites in telecommunication -- United States
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Computer networks -- Security measures -- United States
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Computer networks -- Security measures.
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Artificial satellites in telecommunication.
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Communications, Military.
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Mobile communication systems.
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Space control (Military science)
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United States.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center, issuing body.
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Air University (U.S.). Air Command and Staff College, issuing body.
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Air University (U.S.). Press, publisher.
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