A private military network using a power transmission line

ABSTRACT

The military community requires a secure communications network. There are various alternatives to developing this network. They include the telephone network, railroad tracks, gas pipe lines, federal interstate system and a power transmission line. Each alternative is evaluated and a fiber optic communication link, carried within a power cable is presented as the best alternative. Various problems with this alternative are presented and solved.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  J. Computer Applications
  J.1 ADMINISTRATIVE DATA PROCESSING
      Subjects: Military

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.0 General
          Subjects: Security and protection (e.g., firewalls)

  E. Data
  E.3 DATA ENCRYPTION

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors, Management, Performance, Security, Theory