Network System COTS Design
Communications & Embedded Systems
SwRI developed this satellite communications-based remote incident monitoring system to provide response coordination and remote surveillance of natural and man-made disasters in rural areas.
SwRI engineers have evaluated and critiqued advanced prototypes of Mobile IP hardware appliances analyzing the protocols and making recommendations for specific applications.
SwRI-developed LifeLink system, a hybrid network system using COTS wireless components.
Specific problems call for specific solutions, but when the most elegant solution to a problem is beyond the budget and schedule requirements, consider implementing a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) integrated solution. A COTS solution, which may satisfy most of the system requirements, will use existing technology and components to address different aspects of the problem.
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) engineers have experience working with many technologies in new and innovative ways and helping clients analyze requirements so they may decide if a COTS integrated solution will fulfill their requirements.
SwRI engineers have extensive expertise with:
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Niche Application COTS System Design
Engineers have developed hybrid network systems utilizing COTS wireless components with various video compression and embedded/stand alone computer platforms. These systems addressed complex requirements and have operated in extremely harsh environments. Pictured at the right is the LifeLink™ system. -
Mobile Communication Research
Engineers have evaluated and critiqued advanced prototypes of Mobile IP hardware appliances analyzing the protocols and making recommendations for specific applications. In addition, they have researched advanced satellite, cellular, and wireless Ethernet components and systems for mobile video applications. They have investigated ways of extending field network coverage utilizing various wireless components. -
Low-Cost Video Distribution System Design
Several factors affect the constraints placed upon network and system design. Utilizing COTS technology helps to mitigate the design cost. In addition, careful selection of components can maximize the benefits of the video that is distributed across the network. SwRI engineers have experience designing low cost video distribution networks, compromising as little as possible on transport performance and video quality.
Examples of Network System COTS Design Projects
- COTS
Integration
- LifeLink Mobile Video System
- Bus Incident Management System Wireless Video
- Satellite Video Link
Related Terminology
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