Navy Strategic Comms

Abstract

The E-6B Block I modification program corrects Airborne National Command Post program Follow-On Operational Test and Evaluation operational suitability deficiencies and addresses legacy system obsolescence issues. Without the Block I program, legacy system obsolescence will result in several unsupportable mission systems by 2010. Block I designs, develops, integrates, and tests a Multi-Level Security system, Open Systems Architecture; replaces the intercommunications and Mission Computer Set; modifies the cooling, electrical, and Ultra-High Frequency Command, Control and Communications system; and addresses Internet Protocol Bandwidth Expansion impacts to pre-Block I baseline aircraft. Block I adds operator workstations throughout the aircraft to reduce workload and improve system interoperability, and provides a foundation for evolutionary upgrades. Other modifications (Block IA) include: an additional Auxiliary Power Unit to enhance power and cooling capabilities supporting the additional systems in the Multi-Level Security system, Open Systems Architecture, a Very Low Frequency Transmitter obsolescence replacement, and a High Power Transmit Set subsystem refurbishment.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2011
• Source ID: 0101402N_7_1319_PB_2011
• Change Summary Explanation: Schedule: (3002) Schedule for the Block IA Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) development has been delayed by six months, from 2nd quarter FY09 to 1st quarter FY10, because of technical challenges in the Block IA contract award. Technical: Not applicable. FY11 from previous President's Budget is shown as zero because no FY11-15 data was presented in President's Budget 2010.
• Service Agency Name: Navy

Entities

Organizations

• United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Aircrafts
• Auxiliary Power Units
• Computing System Architectures
• Contractors
• Contracts
• Cost Analysis
• Costs
• Department Of Defense
• Engineering
• Frequency
• Network Protocols
• Obsolescence
• Production
• Program Management
• Strategic Communications
• Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

• Computer science

Readers

• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
• Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.