Navy Strategic Comms

Abstract

The Shore to Ship Communications System develops communication system elements which provide Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) from originator to execution platforms. The Shore to Ship Communications System provides continuous assessment of the command and control links between the National Command Authority and missile platforms and is conducted to ensure compliance with Nuclear Command and Control System (C2) Technical Performance Criteria (NTPC). The Shore to Ship Communications System addresses joint system design issues for Emergency Action Message (EAM) distribution to all nuclear platforms and provides evaluation of joint interoperability of EAM delivery systems. Tools are developed to provide strategic command and control planning within the submarine shore infrastructure to support deployed ballistic missile submarines. 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. 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 engineering change proposal) 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
0101402N_7_1319_PB_2014
Change Summary Explanation
Service Agency Name
Navy

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Communication Systems
  • Cost Analysis
  • Developmental Tests
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • High Voltage
  • Information Assurance
  • Navy
  • Network Protocols
  • Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Very Low Frequency

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control

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