Innovative Data Compression Algorithms to Increase System Throughput Efficiency on Navy Ship-to-Shore Communication Networks
Navy SBIR FY2015.1


Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2015.1
Topic No.: N151-047
Topic Title: Innovative Data Compression Algorithms to Increase System Throughput Efficiency on Navy Ship-to-Shore Communication Networks
Proposal No.: N151-047-0829
Firm: Progeny Systems Corporation
9500 Innovation Drive
Manassas, Virginia 20110
Contact: Bob Hoeft
Phone: (703) 368-6107
Abstract: A multi-dimensional approach is needed to address the problem of distributing large volume data from LCS (or other Navy platforms) to remote locations, such as shore-based support sites. Advanced compression methodologies, which combine multiple individual compression algorithms with the concept of representing time-series data via mathematical representations which result in very little information loss, can create up to 99% reduction in the volume of data to be sent off-hull. However, in addition to these technologies, approaches such as the intelligent prioritization of outbound data and effective management of the available outbound bandwidth will be applied to create a holistic solution to the problem. All of this can be done with a clear eventual transition path in mind - the software architecture already planned for use on LCS.
Benefits: As both DoD and commercial enterprises continue their migration towards a net-centric world, effective usage of network bandwidth will be a priority for virtually every organization. While this proposal addresses specific challenges on LCS, the associated technologies will provide value to virtually all DoD and commercial enterprises. The limits on the commercialization of these technologies are only constrained by "who knows about them." With respect to LCS, proper, and the specific challenges addressed in this proposal, the technologies will substantially reduce life-cycle costs for both hardware and software by enabling long-distance centralized support and minimizing the need for very costly travel by Subject Matter Experts to afloat platforms to provide this type of support.

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