Data processing for communication network monitoring and control
D. I. Caplan · 1962
The long-haul communications network is the backbone of military communications. It provides the coordination necessary for global military operations and logistic support. For maximum network effectiveness, a central monitoring and control function is necessary. System studies described in this paper have shown that automatic data processing is applicable to network monitoring and control, and provides rapid and efficient network reaction to natural and man-made disturbances.