Shore To Ship Com System
Abstract
This program develops communication system elements which provide positive Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) from originator to shooter. 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 the 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 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 which include large physical shore broadcast antennas and underwater depth penetration studies. The results of Concept Development/System Planning are reflected in future Broadcast Control Authority /Operational Control 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. 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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 1083_0204163N_7_1319_PB_2013
Related Documents
- Root: Fleet Tactical Development
- Child Accomplishment: Low Band Universal Communication System (LBUCS)
- Child Accomplishment: Nuclear Command, Control, Communications Long Term Solution (NC3 LTS)
- Child Accomplishment: Strategic Communications Assessment Program (SCAP)/Continuing Evaluation Program (CEP)
- Child Accomplishment: Concept Development/Systems Planning
- Child Accomplishment: High Voltage Improvement Program
- Child Accomplishment: Broadcast Control Authority