ATDLS Integration

Abstract

This project develops and improves the Navy's Tactical Data Link systems. It includes the Advanced Tactical Data Link Systems (ATDLS) Integration Programs. ATDLS Integration Program develops new and improved capabilities for Navy Link 16 users. The Link 16 Network Increment I is in sustainment. The Navy Link 16 Network Increment II consists of Dynamic Network Management (DNM), Cryptographic Modernization (CM) and Frequency Remapping (FR). Increment II funds the DNM capability and the implementation of Link 16 Network DNM on Navy ships, shore sites and airborne Link 16 terminals. DNM will provide automatic reconfiguration of Link 16 networks that respond instantly to emergent warfighter requirements. DNM consists of new terminal protocols that include Time Slot Reallocation (TSR) and Combined Network Participation Groups (CNPG). The DNM capabilities will be incorporated into Next Generation Command and Control Processor (NGC2P). Increment II also funds the following activities previously found in Increment III: (1) development and implementation of CM and FR mandates as a product improvement into Link 16 terminals and integration into shore sites, ship (NGC2P), and current Navy Joint Tactical Information Distribution System airborne platforms; (2) development, integration, testing, and fielding of additional stacked networks and studies; (3) Developmental Test / Operational Test (DT/OT) of Navy platform modifications; and (4) implementation of new Link 16 information / data into the shipboard Command and Control Processor to support Link 16 Network new and improved capabilities. Justification of FY11 Requirements: Increment II - Funding will provide for the platform integration efforts of DNM (TSR and CNPG), and Link 16 Network DT/OT Increment II - In support of National Security Agency (NSA Policy 3-9) and Joint Chiefs of Staff mandates (Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction Notice 6510.02), funding will provide for modernization of the cryptographic algorithm used in Link 16 terminals by initiating development of programmable cryptographic capability to load and store multiple cryptographic algorithms. Non-compliance will result in loss of Link 16, as cryptographic keys for non-compliant systems will no longer be available. Additionally, Frequency Remapping (FR) is required by Department of Transportation to be able to continue to operate and exercise within the Unites States and Possessions. All Link 16 terminals are required to have this capability to support Link 16 interoperability. Funding will provide for platform integration studies and Technology Demonstration and prototyping for additional stacked networks, Crypotgraphic Modernization (CM) and FR, as well as shore sites, shipboard, and current Navy Joint Tactical Information Distribution System airborne (E-2C and EP-3) platform integrations studies and analysis, and development of Link 16 Network integrated logistics support products. Funding will provide for implementation of new Link 16 information / data into the shipboard Command and Control Processor to support Link 16 Network new and improved capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
2126_0205604N_7_1319_PB_2011

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

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

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