Force Multiplier Effect of Futuristic Battlefield Preparedness by Adapting the Internet of Things (IoT) Concept

Abstract

The present-day Battlefield environment depicts a scenario wherein various heterogeneous warfighting vehicles/equipment are conglomerated, and the high command takes a decision based on the different inputs and data received from the warfighting entities.  This aspect generates voluminous data and communication directives occupying the complete frequency spectrum and moving up and down. This paper proposes a scheme based on the Internet of Things (IoT) philosophy.  The primary focus will be to deploy ubiquitous sensing enabled technologies (IoT) in all the battlefield fighting entities. This medium in effect means the interconnection of uniquely identifiable embedded computing-like devices and formulation of an internet infrastructure. The newly proposed IoT devices in all the battlefield fighting entities will gather, infer and understand in-situ commands and data and in turn pass on to the highest decision-making authority. A simple IoT based model will be deployed in the battlefield scenario enhancing the force multiplier effect.