JT Tact Radio Sys (JTRS)

Abstract

JTRS is the Department of Defense (DoD) family of common software-defined programmable radios that will form the foundation of information radio frequency transmission for Joint Vision 2020. The JTRS family of products will be multifunctional, multiband, multimode, network capable, and capable of providing communications through a range of low probability of intercept, low probability of detection and anti-jam waveforms. JTRS products will provide transformational communication capabilities for the warfighter. JTRS is intended to support communications readiness and mission success, in the 2 MegaHertz (MHz) to 2 GigaHertz (GHz) operating frequency range, by providing military commanders with the ability to command, control and communicate with their forces via secure voice/video/data media forms. JTRS products are hardware-configurable and software-programmable radio systems that provide increased interoperability, flexibility and adaptability to support varied mission requirements. (AMF) AMF JTRS is a key enabler to the transformation of airborne, maritime, and land based communications toward network-centric operations. AMF JTRS will operate with legacy radios and waveforms used by civilian and military airborne, surface, subsurface, and fixed station platforms. AMF JTRS is intended to provide new radio networking capability as well as replace existing radio systems, which are facing long-term sustainment issues. AMF JTRS capabilities will be incrementally developed, with each increment building on the technological achievements of its predecessor, while providing expanded capabilities. (MIDS) MIDS- Low Volume Terminal (LVT) is a jam-resistant, secure, digital (voice and data) information distribution system enabling rapid integrated communications, navigation and identification for tactical and command and control operations. The technical objective of the MIDS JTRS program is to transform the MIDS-LVT into a four-channel, Software Communications Architecture (SCA) compliant JTRS, while maintaining current Link-16 and tactical air navigation system (TACAN) functionality. MIDS JTRS is designed to be plug-and-play interchangeable for U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force platforms that use MIDS-LVT, while accommodating future technologies and capabilities. Improvements such as Link-16 enhanced throughput, Link-16 frequency remapping, and programmable crypto are realized in the MIDS JTRS design. The MIDS JTRS core terminal includes three 2 MHz to 2 GHz programmable channels that allow the warfighter to use multiple waveforms in development by JNED. Total core terminal program requirements include: terminal development, F/A-18 Level 0 integration, software hosting (operating environment/waveforms) and production transition. (GMR) JTRS GMR will provide networking capability using the Wideband Networking Waveform and Soldier Radio Waveform to connect unmanned sensors to decision makers "On-The-Move" (OTM) which will significantly reduce the decision cycle. JTRS GMR will provide the warfighter with mobile Internet-like capabilities such as voice, data, networking and video communications, as well as interoperability with current force and other JTRS radios across the battle space. (HMS) provides the JTRS capability to meet Joint Ground Mounted, Dismounted & Embedded Radio Requirements. Increment 1, Phase 1 will develop Small-Form-Fit (SFF) SFF-A (1 and 2 Channel), SFF-D and AN/PRC-154 Rifleman Radio running Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) for use in a sensitive but unclassified environment (Type 2). Increment 1, Phase 2 will develop the 2 Channel Manpack, SFF-B and SFF-J, and 2 Channel Handheld. Phase 2 radios are all Type 1 compliant for use in a classified environment running Ultra High Frequency (UHF), Satellite Communications (SATCOM), High Frequency (HF), Enhanced Position Location and Reporting System (EPLRS), Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW), Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), and Single Channel Ground to Air Radio System (SINCGARS) waveforms. (JNED) JNED is responsible for the development and delivery of software-defined, legacy radio waveforms and networking waveforms that support Net-Centric operational warfare at sea, air and on the ground. Networking waveforms extend the Global Information Grid (GIG) to the last tactical mile and to the warfighter. The JNED team is responsible for (1) the overall management and oversight of the JTRS Waveform program, (2) development, validation, and evolution of a common JTRS Software Communications Architecture (SCA), (3) development and evolution of waveform software applications, (4) development of software cryptographic algorithms and equipment applications, (5) testing and certification of JTRS waveforms, network services, network management, and software products, and (6) JTRS networking and network management software components. Services are responsible for acquiring and fielding host radio hardware and integrating JTRS into Service platforms. JUSTIFICATION FOR BUDGET ACTIVITY: This program is funded under ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT because it encompasses engineering and manufacturing development of new end-items prior to production approval decision.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
0604280N_5_1319_PB_2011
Change Summary Explanation
Technical: Not applicable. Schedule: 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

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Application Software
  • Computer Programming
  • Department Of Defense
  • Digital Communications
  • Mobile Phones
  • Navigation
  • Network Protocols
  • Position (Location)
  • Radio Equipment
  • Software Defined Radio
  • Software Development
  • Software-Defined Radio Waveforms
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs
  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Space

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