A cellular-based solution for radio communications in MOUT

A cellular-based solution for radio communications in MOUT

Overduin, R.
TNO Informatie- en Communicatietechnologie

2005

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 VHF (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.

Informatics
Cost effectiveness
Military applications
Military communications
Natural frequencies
Packet networks
Voice/data communication systems
Combat net radio (CNR)
Military operations in urban terrain (MOUT)
Very High Frequency (VHF)
VoIP-over-GPRS
Radio communication

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https://doi.org/10.1109/milcom.2005.1605975

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MILCOM 2005: Military Communications Conference 2005, 17 October 2005 through 20 October 2005, Atlatnic City, NJ, Conference code: 69284, 2005

Proceedings - IEEE Military Communications Conference MILCOM

No.: 1605975

conference paper