Shore To Ship Com System
Abstract
This project develops communication system elements which provide positive Command and Control (C2) of deployed submarines. This project provides enhancements to the shore-to-ship transmitting systems and provides submarine capabilities to the Broadcast Control Authority (BCA) consistent with the Network Operation Center (NOC) architecture. The BCA provides the oversight and control for all fixed submarine broadcasts. The Low Band Universal Communications System (LBUCS) will ensure operational capability through the Very Low Frequency (VLF) architecture to ensure 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 a replacement of the VLF receive system to ensure continued compliance with NTPC. The Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Long Term Solution (NC3 LTS) is an acquisition program to replace the NC3 Hybrid Solution (NC3 HS) with a new NC3 architecture, the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) Dedicated IP Network (DIN) NC3 LTS system. The primary function and mission of NC3 LTS is to provide accurate and reliable delivery of time-critical messages for the nuclear forces. Specifically, the NC3 LTS shall support the dissemination of EAMs, Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) messages including Nuclear Planning and Execution System (NPES) messages for force management, force direction, execution, and situation monitoring. The Continued Evaluation Program (CEP) provides constant assessment of the effectiveness of the end-to-end network. Allied interoperability issues for submarine communications in an IP environment are being investigated. Coalition architectures are developed and tested to address continued interoperability as new technology is applied. Interoperability between coalition Submarine Operating Authorities (SUBOPAUTH) and submarines under US operational control are evaluated to determine the most effective approaches for interoperability in an environment dealing with changing North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) standards for submarine communication. These standards migrate from serial to IP based systems. The US and UK have agreed to develop a Network Enabled Operation (NEO) capability. This includes both submarine communications and Operational Control (OPCON) at shore sites. A SUBOPAUTH architecture provides for back-up capability among the four BCA/OPCONs to ensure Continuity-of-Operations Procedure in the event of a BCA outage. Concept Development/System Planning provides Network Enabled Operations ensuring the integration of multiple combinations of US - Allied data exchange. This is achieved within and between the dimensional constraints of the US and Allied BCA/OPCON spaces. Concept Development/System Planning also provides the modeling of unique Very Low Frequency/Low Frequency (VLF/LF) submarine communications from the large physical shore broadcast antennas to underwater depth penetration can be reflected in the future BCA/OPCON planning tools. 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 (HVIP). Notes/Comments: 1) FY11 LBUCS: Complete development of PRA for transmit terminal. 2) FY11 NC3 LTS: Release Request for Proposal to industry.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 1083_0204163N_7_1319_PB_2011
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- Root: Fleet Tactical Development
- Child Accomplishment: Low Band Universal Communication System (LBUCS)
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- Child Accomplishment: Strategic Communications Assessment Program (SCAP)/Continuing Evaluation Program (CEP)
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