Класифікація та загальна характеристика завдань управління комунікаційними повітряними мережами

Formulation of the problem in general. In the face of changing tactical situations and enemy counteraction, effective management of the air network is impossible without an appropriate management system. The process of managing the operation of an airborne communication network, which consists of a set (group) of airborne communication platforms that create an air traffic network and provide service areas for mobile subscribers (both ground and air). The object of study is the process of managing the operation of the communication air network, consisting of a set (group) of airborne communication platforms. The purpose of the article is to analyse and synthesise the classification of tasks for managing military communication airborne networks (FANETs) and to determine the set of tasks of the management system for such networks, depending on the target management functions and possible methods (approaches) for their implementation. Research methods. While preparing this article, comprehensive research methods were applied, particularly methods of analysis and synthesis. The use of the analysis method made it possible to study the tasks of managing the communication air network in detail, and the synthesis method contributed to the classification of these tasks according to various criteria. Particular attention was paid to identifying the key aspects of the organisation and optimising management processes, which allowed us to structure the tasks and determine their hierarchical sequence. Based on the results of the analysis, a comprehensive study of possible methods and approaches to realising these tasks was carried out. In addition, modern technological solutions that can ensure efficient and reliable operation of the communication network in various operating conditions are considered Analysis of recent research and publications. In most of the analysed publications, scientists fragmentarily consider individual tasks (functions) of the communication air network management system, but do not classify them or consider their features. These works do not provide a detailed description of the tasks for managing the communication air network. Presenting the main material. The following main tasks are assigned to the air network management system: determination and coordination of the procedure for joint actions of autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs); formation of flight tasks and flight paths of a group of UAVs; dynamic adjustment of the flight task and the role of each UAV during its execution; organisation of a transport network for communication between UAVs, coverage and maintenance of mobile subscribers, etc. The main characteristics of control tasks are considered: communicativeness and specificity. The paper presents an improved classification of functions for managing communication air networks for their further algorithmisation and implementation in specialised control system software. Elements of scientific novelty. Managing communication air networks (FANETs) for military purposes is classified. Theoretical and practical significance. The directions of synthesis of the air network management system are determined, which makes it possible to offer an effective intelligent control system for military communication air networks. The identified stages, functions, goals, and objectives of airborne communication network management will allow the building of management systems for such networks. Conclusion and the perspectives of future research. Using communication air networks will improve the performance of the mobile component of military communication networks. Prospects for further research should be considered, including the formalisation of the main tasks of managing the communication air network and the development of appropriate algorithms for their implementation.