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Networks and Cyber Warfare Cyber Networks CET has a strong past performance record in implementing operational networking capabilities and optimizing NCW network design and applications performance, delivering high-quality results under demanding schedules. A wide range of expertise that can be applied in solving real warfighter needs includes: • Network architecture analysis o Physical-layer to application-layer analysis • System limitations analysis and engineering guidelines Successfully completed programs include the recent Combat Information Network Applications System (CINAPS) program, providing network performance analysis, capabilities and limitations support for the USMC, through modeling and simulation of an EPLRS based mobile ad hoc network (MANET) involving airborne and ground units. The current focus includes networked deployment of the CET family of hyperspectral imaging (HSI) capabilities. CET HSI sensors working in conjunction with more traditional broadband video, EO-IR, or SAR sensors greatly improve detection and identification capabilities for disseminating ISR products to ground control stations and warfighters on the move. Research interests include mobile networking protocols, cognitive radio technology and policies, network performance in urban environments, distributed algorithms for situational awareness, and efficient network simulation. CET research also focuses on end-to-end and data-centric information assurance (IA) technologies aiming to guarantee highly secure and trusted network links spanning diverse network technologies. End-to-end assurance includes user identity authentication and data integrity validation. Data Links CET is expert in the design and implementation of advanced communications architectures and technologies in support of network centric warfare (NCW). CET has developed state-of-the-art solutions for: • Identification of friend or foe (IFF)
Research interests include network centric warfare enabling data links; airborne and ground sensor systems networking; ground control station user interfaces; advanced data and video compression algorithms; sensor databases; and high throughput processing in, for example, FPGA implementations.
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