Wireless sensor network applications and impacts in MOUT

Jesse Davis; Nina Berry

doi:10.1117/12.542912

1 September 2004 Wireless sensor network applications and impacts in MOUT

Jesse Davis, Nina Berry

Proceedings Volume 5417, Unattended/Unmanned Ground, Ocean, and Air Sensor Technologies and Applications VI; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.542912
Event: Defense and Security, 2004, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

In case studies of recent MOUT failures, one of the most widely given reports from soldiers in the field was that MOUT environments are extremely confusing and complex. This confusion manifests itself by creating soldier-level difficulties in determining appropriate and operationally consistent responses to various fast paced and close range changes in the mission environment. Lack of commander-level situational awareness and robust commander-to-soldier communications cripple mission effectiveness. Furthermore, current military technologies are mostly unsuitable for urban terrain since they are generally intended for long range and coarse-grained operations which are uncommon in MOUT. The emerging technology of wireless sensor networks has potential to solve many current MOUT issues, and will be a vital part of the network-centric warfare discussed in relation to the Future Combat System (FCS). This paper will discuss technological enhancements and impacts to MOUT based on wireless sensor networks with specific emphasis on low-cost and disposable sensor system opportunities.

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Jesse Davis and Nina Berry "Wireless sensor network applications and impacts in MOUT", Proc. SPIE 5417, Unattended/Unmanned Ground, Ocean, and Air Sensor Technologies and Applications VI, (1 September 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.542912

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