Networked Communications Capability

Abstract

Currently fielded satellite communications (SATCOM), terrestrial, and Tactical Data Links (TDLs) would be adversely effected in operations in Anti-Access/Area-Denial (A2/AD) environments. The primary threat is from sophisticated electronic warfare whose effects may be enhanced by other techniques. Therefore, in FY 2016 the Network Communications Capability Program (NCCP) will return with a new focus that seeks to enable the development and deployment of Joint robust/resilient and assured communications. The goal is to mitigate degradation across the operational tiers (strategic, operational, and tactical) and domains (nuclear, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance [ISR], command and control [C2], etc.) to ultimately support the mission needs of Joint Functional Component Commanders (JFCCs), Joint Force Commanders (JFCs), and deployed forces. The DoD has large investments in TDLs that may have to operate in an A2/AD environment. Examples include communications planning systems (across multiple domains and echelons), situational awareness capabilities with limited automation support for highly dynamic A2/AD environments, aerial networking technologies that create Beyond-Line-of-Sight(BLOS)communications, and networking backbone technologies for disruptive environments. This research will develop new technology and exploit existing methodologies to ensure performance in A2/AD environments. Additionally, this will enable standardization of military network communications capabilities across the Department. Beginning in FY 2016, the Robust Tactical Data Links Modernization (RTDLM) project will specifically address the need for improvements in robustness and efficiency to the current Link-16, which is the primary data link deployed over 10,000 radios with United States (U.S.) and Allied militaries. It will focus mainly on developing ways to improve the resiliency and range/reachability of the tactical data links lost due to conditions in an A2/AD environment. This will include advanced and improved Link 16 waveform designs, receiver processing algorithms, and advanced data forwarding and routing overlay technologies as well as alternative antenna systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Source ID
0603662D8Z_3_0400_PB_2016
Change Summary Explanation
FY 2016 internal realignment reflects funding for higher Departmental priorities and requirements.
Service Agency Name
Office of the Secretary Of Defense

Entities

Organizations

  • Office of the Secretary of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • 4G Wireless Networks
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Communication Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Data Links
  • Data Processing
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
  • Software-Defined Radio Waveforms
  • Tactical Communications
  • Tactical Data Links
  • Tactical Networks
  • Transport Protocols
  • Unmanned Systems
  • Waveforms
  • Wireless Networks

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

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

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