U.S. Army (CERDEC) Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center
WASHINGTON, DC--(January 15, 2008) VANTIX a premier provider of information technology solutions has been chosen, in conjunction with Howard University to develop a network simulation software prototype and conduct pilot tests to demonstrate feasibility of mobile ad hoc networks with a particular focus on applications involving the use of computing, sensing, and wireless communication devices for military purposes. VANTIX is researching, developing and testing situation awareness technology which is needed to allow the future net-centric warfighter to operate in squads or sub-squad teams, that require dedicated wireless communications networks and shared situation awareness for operational effectiveness. The objective of the research and development consists of constructing realistic scenarios for 802.11s (WI-MESH) and 802.16 (WI-MESH) standards inconjunction with 802.11 models for public safety and military wireless command and control. Sensor networking technology was also evaluated to provide individual soldiers with a tactical network-centric capability that will enable small units to maintain robust connectivity to each other and upper echelons in harsh and highly restrictive environments.
Utilizing modeling and simulation toolkits, the feasibility of ad hoc wireless mesh networks has been demonstrated by VANTIX with a focus on evaluating the performance in various military and urban environments. Ad-hoc networks are defined as networks formed by users or devices wishing to communicate, without the necessity or existence of any previous infrastructure established. Ad-hoc communication can take place in different scenarios and is independent of any specific device, wireless transmission technology, network or protocol. Ad hoc networks can vary in size depending on the application - the network can contain to nodes or thousands of nodes exchanging data. Moreover, nodes are free to enter or leave the network at any time.
VANTIX will provide review and modification of various algorithms, network analysis & performance measures, network simulation, network architecture consulting, tool assessment and theoretical research. The Army has done a superb job in harnessing the ubiquity and accessibility of wireless technology to better disseminate and share information between the war fighter in theater," said VANTIX President & CEO Kenya Pittman. "With this award, we look forward to supporting the U.S. Army's key command and control communication initiatives".
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