ATDLS Integration

Abstract

This project develops and improves the Navy's Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems. It includes the Advanced Tactical Data Link Systems (ATDLS) Integration Programs, specifically Link 16 Network and Command and Control Processor (C2P). ATDLS Integration Program develops new and improved capabilities for Navy tactical data link users. The Navy Link 16 Network Increment II consists of Dynamic Network Management (DNM), Cryptographic Modernization (CM) and Frequency Remapping (FR). C2P Technology Refresh will modernize legacy C2P processing components to address C2P component obsolescence issues. C2P is a critical component in the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) architecture. Modernization is a service life extension program required to sustain C2P support of Naval Air and Ballistic Missile Defense capabilities. Link 22 development and integration into the C2P is planned. Link 16 Network 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: (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 (JTIDS) 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 C2P to support Link 16 Network new and improved capabilities. FY 2012 Justification: Funding will provide for the platform integration efforts of DNM (TSR and CNPG), and Link 16 Network DNM Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) On Ship (MOS) DT and the Link 16 Network DNM JTIDS OT and MOS OT. 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 continuing development of programmable cryptographic capability to load and store multiple cryptographic algorithms. Non-compliance will result in loss of Link 16 capability, as cryptographic keys for non-compliant systems will no longer be available. Additionally, FR is required by the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation, via a Memorandum of Agreement (Regarding the 960-1215 MHz Frequency Band, 31 December 2002), 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 JTIDS CM/FR Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and commencement of design efforts leading to a CDR in FY13. C2P Technology Refresh funds a product improvement effort to modernize legacy C2P software and hardware components and thereby extend its effective service life. Product improvement efforts will include C2P software development, hardware integration, update of the C2P development environment to promote sustainability and testing to include DT/OT of the C2P Technology Refresh baseline. FY 2012 Justification: Funding will provide for requirements, design and initial development of Command and Control Processor (C2P) Technology Refresh baseline. System Requirements Review (SRR) and Preliminary Design Review (PDR) will be conducted. Efforts will commence leading toward a Critical Design Review (CDR) which will occur in FY 2013. Initial development activities will be limited to prototype efforts needed to support PDR and CDR.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
2126_0205604N_7_1319_PB_2012

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

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

Related Documents