Shore To Ship Com System

Abstract

This program develops communication system elements which provide positive Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) from originator to execution platforms. This portfolio of programs provides design and development for shore-to-ship transmit and receive communications systems. The Low Band Universal Communications System (LBUCS) is a modernization program that will upgrade the Transmit and Receive subsystems of the Fixed Submarine Broadcast System (FSBS) which are approaching their operational end of life. LBUCS will ensure operational capability through the Very Low Frequency (VLF) architecture by providing system life extension and flexibility of submarine broadcast traffic to the submarine in stealth posture. The flexibility includes enhanced throughput and anti-jam capability, ensuring more operational products are delivered to a submarine without risking mast exposure. The flexibility further includes simplified shore architecture to maintain capability while maximizing use of shore nodes (Broadcast Keying Sites). LBUCS also provides an upgrade to the VLF receive system, with all interoperable waveforms, to ensure continued compliance with Nuclear Technical Performance Criteria. The Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Long-Term Solution (LTS) will replace the shore-based, nuclear command and control (NC2) message dissemination infrastructure of the NC3 Hybrid Solution while addressing capability gaps identified in the NC3 LTS Capability Based Analysis. The mission of the NC3 LTS is to provide a reliable, secure, timely and robust messaging capability between Senior Leadership (The President of the United States, Secretary of Defense, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff), Combatant Commanders and United States nuclear force elements. Specifically, the NC3 LTS shall support the dissemination of Emergency Action Messages and other NC2 messages. The Strategic Communications Assessment Program /Continued Evaluation Program provides constant assessment of the effectiveness of the end-to-end Nuclear Command and Control network and analysis of system performance in various mission locations. Concept Development/System Planning provides Network Enabled Operation (NEO) that addresses Allied interoperability issues for submarine communications in an Internet Protocol (IP) environment. As new technologies are realized, coalition architectures are developed and tested to ensure continued interoperability. Concept Development/System Planning also provides for the modeling of unique Very Low Frequency/Low Frequency (VLF/LF) submarine communications capabilities which include large physical shore broadcast antennas, underwater depth penetration studies and interoperable VLF waveform analysis. Technologies to improve high voltage insulators, helix house bushings and antenna components used in the Fixed VLF transmit systems are evaluated and tested through the High Voltage Improvement Program. Development of Information Assurance solutions for the Broadcast Control Authority (BCA) and Submarine Operating Authority Wide Area Network are being investigated to mitigate vulnerability concerns. Notes/Comments: 1) FY12 LBUCS: Continue development of Production Representative Article (PRA) for transmit terminal 2) FY12 NC3 LTS: Award contract for system design and development, conduct Preliminary Design Review and begin development of the Capabilities Production Document

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
1083_0101402N_7_1319_PB_2012

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Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

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

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