Digital Twins for Internet of Battlespace Things (IoBT) Coalitions

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Main Authors: Gkelias, Athanasios, Baker, Patrick J., Leung, Kin K., Worthington, Olwen, Melville, Christopher R.
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Published: 2025
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author Gkelias, Athanasios
Baker, Patrick J.
Leung, Kin K.
Worthington, Olwen
Melville, Christopher R.
author_facet Gkelias, Athanasios
Baker, Patrick J.
Leung, Kin K.
Worthington, Olwen
Melville, Christopher R.
contents This paper presents a new framework for integrating Digital Twins (DTs) within Internet of battlespace Things (IoBT) coalitions. We introduce a novel three-tier architecture that enables efficient coordination and management of DT models across coalition partners while addressing key challenges in interoperability, security, and resource allocation. The architecture comprises specialized controllers at each tier: Digital Twin Coalition Partner (DTCP) controllers managing individual coalition partners' DT resources, a central Digital Twin Coalition(DTC) controller orchestrating cross-partner coordination, and Digital Twin Coalition Mission (DTCP) controllers handling mission-specific DT interactions. We propose a hybrid approach for DT model placement across edge devices, tactical nodes, and cloud infrastructure, optimizing performance while maintaining security and accessibility. The architecture leverages software-defined networking principles for dynamic resource allocation and slice management, enabling efficient sharing of computational and network resources between DT operations and primary IoBT functions. Our proposed framework aims to provide a robust foundation for deploying and managing Digital Twins in coalition warfare, enhancing situational awareness, decision-making capabilities, and operational effectiveness while ensuring secure and interoperable operations across diverse coalition partners.
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spellingShingle Digital Twins for Internet of Battlespace Things (IoBT) Coalitions
Gkelias, Athanasios
Baker, Patrick J.
Leung, Kin K.
Worthington, Olwen
Melville, Christopher R.
Networking and Internet Architecture
Systems and Control
This paper presents a new framework for integrating Digital Twins (DTs) within Internet of battlespace Things (IoBT) coalitions. We introduce a novel three-tier architecture that enables efficient coordination and management of DT models across coalition partners while addressing key challenges in interoperability, security, and resource allocation. The architecture comprises specialized controllers at each tier: Digital Twin Coalition Partner (DTCP) controllers managing individual coalition partners' DT resources, a central Digital Twin Coalition(DTC) controller orchestrating cross-partner coordination, and Digital Twin Coalition Mission (DTCP) controllers handling mission-specific DT interactions. We propose a hybrid approach for DT model placement across edge devices, tactical nodes, and cloud infrastructure, optimizing performance while maintaining security and accessibility. The architecture leverages software-defined networking principles for dynamic resource allocation and slice management, enabling efficient sharing of computational and network resources between DT operations and primary IoBT functions. Our proposed framework aims to provide a robust foundation for deploying and managing Digital Twins in coalition warfare, enhancing situational awareness, decision-making capabilities, and operational effectiveness while ensuring secure and interoperable operations across diverse coalition partners.
title Digital Twins for Internet of Battlespace Things (IoBT) Coalitions
topic Networking and Internet Architecture
Systems and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.02561