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2. FINAL DRAFT – Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) for Wireless Capabilities March 23, 2007
for the Joint Warning and Reporting Network (JWARN)
Table of Contents
List of Acronyms .......................................................................................................................... iii
1.0 Executive Summary................................................................................................................1
2.0 Introduction.............................................................................................................................6
2.1 Background .................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Scope............................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Methodology ................................................................................................................ 9
3.0 Technology Analysis .............................................................................................................10
3.1 Initial Technology Research ...................................................................................... 10
3.2 Technologies Considered........................................................................................... 11
3.3 Technology Downselect............................................................................................. 16
3.4 Technology Candidates.............................................................................................. 17
3.5 Potential Government Solutions ................................................................................ 19
3.6 Link Budget Analysis ................................................................................................ 21
4.0 Final Technology Scoring.....................................................................................................22
4.1 802.11, DTG Reliawave (100 mW)........................................................................... 22
4.2 802.11, Esteem (192E)............................................................................................... 23
4.3 802.16 WiMax, Redline Communications................................................................. 24
4.4 802.11 Mesh, Mesh Dynamics................................................................................... 25
4.5 802.11 Mesh, Rajant .................................................................................................. 25
4.6 Radio Modems, RADIUS PDR ................................................................................. 26
4.7 Radio Modems, Freewave ......................................................................................... 27
5.0 Decision Modeling.................................................................................................................27
5.1 Overview.................................................................................................................... 27
5.2 Scenarios .................................................................................................................... 28
5.3 Objectives .................................................................................................................. 31
6.0 Final Decision Model: Fixed Sites .......................................................................................32
6.1 Assumptions............................................................................................................... 32
6.2 Notional Example ...................................................................................................... 33
6.3 Objectives and Priorities ............................................................................................ 34
6.4 Results........................................................................................................................ 35
6.5 Sensitivity Analysis ................................................................................................... 38
6.6 Cost for Notional Example ........................................................................................ 39
7.0 Final Decision Model: Garrison/Provisional......................................................................40
7.1 Assumptions............................................................................................................... 40
7.2 Notional Example ...................................................................................................... 40
7.3 Objectives and Priorities ............................................................................................ 41
7.4 Results........................................................................................................................ 42
7.5 Sensitivity Analysis ................................................................................................... 45
7.6 Cost for Notional Example ........................................................................................ 45
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8.0 Final Decision Model: Mobile Dismounted ........................................................................47
8.1 Assumptions............................................................................................................... 47
8.2 Notional Example ...................................................................................................... 47
8.3 Objectives and Priorities ............................................................................................ 48
8.4 Results........................................................................................................................ 49
8.5 Sensitivity Analysis ................................................................................................... 52
8.6 Cost for Notional Example ........................................................................................ 52
9.0 Summary Recommendation ................................................................................................54
9.1 Recommendation ....................................................................................................... 54
9.2 Considerations............................................................................................................ 54
9.3 Next Steps .................................................................................................................. 55
Appendix A. Final Criteria (Scales and Metrics)......................................................................56
Appendix B. Decision Analysis Methodology............................................................................66
Appendix C. Final Decision Models ...........................................................................................69
Appendix D. Vendor Lists...........................................................................................................89
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for the Joint Warning and Reporting Network (JWARN)
List of Acronyms
ACADA Automatic Chemical Agent Detection Alarm
ACAT acquisition category
AHP Analytical Hierarchy Process
AoA analysis of alternatives
AP access point
CAISI Combat Service Support Automated Information System Interface
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
CITS Combat Information Transport System
CONOPS concept of operations
COTS commercial off-the-shelf
CSEL Combat Survivor/Evader Locator
DS&A Decision Support and Analysis
EMI electromagnetic interference
FIPS