Communication Automation
Abstract
Maritime Aerial Layer Network (MALN) is the Navy solution set to support the Joint Aerial Layer Network (JALN) in accordance with the JALN Initial Capabilities Document dated 27 August 2009 and the JALN Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) Final Report dated 31 October 2011. Based on the JALN AoA, the Navy is implementing MALN (formerly MALN Inc. 1 and MALN Inc. 2) as one integrated solution. MALN is an advanced wideband communications network which will transport intelligence data, non-traditional Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) communications, and backbone network traffic using IP-based connectivity to achieve GIG interoperability. MALN provides data connectivity for multiple Navy platforms in a variety of scenarios, including Anti-Access Area Denial (A2AD). Operationally, MALN will provide Navy platforms with critical communication paths in an adverse Satellite Communications (SATCOM) denied environment. By repurposing existing technologies, MALN will provide an aerial network capable of transmitting data Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS), i.e. over the horizon at distances and date rates that traditionally require SATCOM paths. In this manner, MALN addresses an A2AD scenario. In support of the JALN AoA, MALN will use the Extended Data Rate (XDR) waveform for intra-battlegroup communications. A Common Data Link (CDL) waveform will provide a high capacity cross-link capability, and a Ultra High Frequency Internet Protocol (UHF IP) capability will provide a backup data transport capability. MALN will provide a networking and routing capability, and will maintain Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) in absence of traditional sources (Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation). The MALN payload will be capable of being hosted on a variety of airborne platforms, providing the Navy maximum flexibility to meet operational communications requirements. FY13 funds will be used to develop MALN acquisition and system engineering documentation, conduct risk reduction activities, trade studies and prototype development. Automated Digital Network System (ADNS) provides routing, switching, baseband, configuration and monitoring capabilities for interconnecting naval, coalition and joint enclaves worldwide. ADNS utilizes off the shelf equipment and network protocols as specified by the Joint Technical Architecture. ADNS Increment (INC) II provides capabilities of load balancing, radio frequency restoral, initial quality of service to include application prioritization, initial traffic management, and enhancements designed to maximize use of available bandwidth for surface, shore, and airborne platforms. ADNS INC III converges all Navy tactical voice, video, and data requirements into a converged IP data stream. ADNS INC III interoperates with higher bandwidth satellites, supporting up to 25 mega bytes per second (Mbps) of throughput on unit level ships and up to 50 Mbps on force level ships. INC III architecture also incorporates an IPv4/IPv6 dual stack and a cipher text security architecture to align to joint and coalition networks, in addition to greater security utilizing the High Assurance Internet Protocol (IP) Encryptor (HAIPE) devices. ADNS INC III serves as the Navy tactical interface for IP Networking with Joint Tactical Radio System, and Advanced Extremely High Frequency to include Consolidated Afloat Networks Enterprise Services (CANES). ADNS will investigate emerging technologies to integrate with additional Department of Defense C4I Programs to improve interstrike group networking and extend the network to the tactical edge.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 0725_0204163N_7_1319_PB_2013
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