SYNAPSE: 'Poly-Genetic Quantum Architecture for Command, Control, and Execution (C2E)' [Preprint]

Operations in future crisis and conflict will rely on superior networked information that will enable the warfighter to have decision superiority over the adversary, while shifting power to the edge of warfighting units. The creation of coherent effects on the global battlespace will also be dependent on the full integration and coherent application of all instruments of national power. The Synapse architecture is a visionary concept that will enable this free flow of information across the military forces, inter-agencies, and multi-national partners. The Synapse architecture has two main conceptual components. First, the development and application of quantum computing and mechanics forms the backplane for the operation of the system. This revolution in computing technology gives the system its overwhelming speed, connectivity, and interoperability with all participants. Information will be instantaneously available throughout the network. And second, the concept of polydiscipline construction of the Synapse network joins together in a real-time collaborative architecture, all of the instruments of national power. Human machine interface capabilities such as Visual Focus Directive (VFD) and Full Voice Control (FVC), will give the warfighter in the field unparalleled interface with the Synapse terminal. The result of exploring and prototyping the Synapse could be a wholesale re-innovation of a collaborative information environment .
Presented at the Command and Control Research and Technology Symposium: The Power of Information Age Concepts and Technologies held in San Diego, CA on 15-17 Jun 2004. The original document contains color images.