Network Science collaborative experimentation methods and tools to accelerate network science innovation within the ITA and NS-CTA

Abstract

Network Science research within the ITA and NS-CTA explores the challenges and emerging directions for networked armed forces. This paper presents the justification, methodology and supporting tools built by the alliance to promote deeper collaboration among its members in order to accelerate the pace of research and further connect basic research with Army relevance. Our approach leverages virtualization, dynamic network provisioning and high-fidelity network simulation techniques for modeling, reproducing and extending complex distributed multi-genre network experimentation with research capabilities that can be readily enlisted by the consortium researchers.