Network Centric Communications for Expeditionary or Carrier Strike Groups

Deguzman, Alan; Ebken, John; Ho, N.; Lai, Ray; Nunez, Denis; Raizada, Mike; Ross, Phylecia; Tran, N.

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“…The links among these platforms support a wide range of applications supporting strategic and tactical C4ISR functions. While high bandwidth communications are available on large ships, small ships do not have the ability to leverage this bandwidth by dynamically selecting the most capable link available [68]. Consequently, ships do not efficiently utilize the available bandwidth within the strike group, limiting the ability for smaller ships to effectively gain access to services on the Global Information Grid (GIG) [68].…”

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“…While high bandwidth communications are available on large ships, small ships do not have the ability to leverage this bandwidth by dynamically selecting the most capable link available [68]. Consequently, ships do not efficiently utilize the available bandwidth within the strike group, limiting the ability for smaller ships to effectively gain access to services on the Global Information Grid (GIG) [68]. SDN-SDR based unified communications infrastructure can be very useful for deployment with the Navy's Carrier strike groups (CSGs) 1 composed of ships, submarines, aircraft, and personnel to support an extensive range of operations all of which primarily rely on SATCOMs.…”

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“…It is important to note that small and medium sized ships within the CSG have limited SATCOM bandwidth, typically 256˘512Kbps, which prevents them from accessing large volumes of data. However, they can use the excess bandwidth of the 4 − 8Mbps available to the larger ships within the strike group [68]. With multiple SDRs, each vessel has the flexibility to dedicate specific SDRs for specific functions, such as AIS, secure COMMS, etc.…”

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“…This alleviates the burden on Destroyer-1's limited bandwidth SATCOM and potential long delays in accessing critical and time-sensitive information. In [68], authors note that the typical SATCOM bandwidths found on small ships like a Destroyer range from 256˘512kbps, while large ships like the Carrier have the capacity for 4˘8 Mbps. The cost of the extra-hop of communication from Destroyer-1 to the Carrier is insignificant compared to the cost that will be incurred -directly and indirectly -if Destroyer-1 were to make a direct SATCOM request.…”

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The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has opened up exciting possibilities for new applications. One such novel application is the modernization of maritime communications. Effective maritime communication is vital for ensuring the safety of crew members, vessels, and cargo. The maritime industry is responsible for the transportation of a significant portion of global trade, and as such, the efficient and secure transfer of information is essential to maintain the flow of goods and services. With the increasing complexity of maritime operations, technological advancements such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and the Internet of Ships (IoS) have been introduced to enhance communication and operational efficiency. However, these technologies also bring new challenges in terms of security and network management. Compromised IT systems, with escalated privileges, can potentially enable easy and ready access to operational technology (OT) systems and networks with the same privileges, with an increased risk of zero-day attacks. In this paper, we first provide a review of the current state and modalities of maritime communications. We then review the current adoption of Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) and Software-Defined Networks (SDNs) in the maritime industry and evaluate their impact, as IoT enablers, on the future of maritime industry operations, safety, and security.

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The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has opened up exciting possibilities for new applications. One such novel application is the modernization of maritime communications. Effective maritime communication is vital for ensuring the safety of crew members, vessels, and cargo. The maritime industry is responsible for the transportation of a significant portion of global trade, and as such, the efficient and secure transfer of information is essential to maintain the flow of goods and services. With the increasing complexity of maritime operations, technological advancements such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and the Internet of Ships (IoS) have been introduced to enhance communication and operational efficiency. However, these technologies also bring new challenges in terms of security and network management. Compromised IT systems, with escalated privileges, can potentially enable easy and ready access to operational technology (OT) systems and networks with the same privileges, with an increased risk of zero-day attacks. In this paper, we first provide a review of the current state and modalities of maritime communications. We then review the current adoption of software-defined radios (SDRs) and software-defined networks (SDNs) in the maritime industry and evaluate their impact as maritime IoT enablers. Finally, as a key contribution of this paper, we propose a unified SDN–SDR-driven cross-layer communications framework that leverages the existing SATCOM communications infrastructure, for improved and resilient maritime communications in highly dynamic and resource-constrained environments.

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Network Centric Communications for Expeditionary or Carrier Strike Groups

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