A Study on Efficient Friendly Forces Location Data Sharing on Battalion and Below

Abstract

In this paper, we propose an efficient friendly forces location data sharing algorithm in a troops using a low bandwidth radio. The future battlefield is a 'Network Centric Warfare' with a concept of identifying the position and power of the enemy and friendly forces and leading the battlefield to victory through proper links at the time of our need. One of the basic elements in the 'Network Centric Warfare' is to share friendly forces location data. The bandwidth and transmission rates of radio used in battalion are low. Nevertheless, we should share our locations data almost in real time for effective fighting in a war situation. This paper describes the efficient method of friendly forces location data sharing based on low bandwidth radio. In particular, the concept of 'network-centered warfare' is reflected in the troop below the battalion to present an integrated and efficient way to shared location data of friendly forces.

Fig. 1. Interested troops(Battalion commander)

Fig. 2. Interested troops(Company commander)

Fig. 3. Interested troops(Platoon leader)

Fig. 4. Location data reporting

Fig. 5. Sharing friendly force location data

Fig. 6. Sharing Location Results

Fig. 7. Test troops configuration

Table 1. Messages by Operation Type

Table 2. Data size by node

Table 3. Data size and frequency at 1:1 method

Table 4. Data size and frequency(suggested method)

Table 5. Data and frequency comparison