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, Command and Control Processor (C2P) and Link Monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT). ATDLS Integration Program develops new and improved capabilities for Navy TDL users. The Navy Link 16 Network Increment II consists of Dynamic Network Management (DNM), Cryptographic Modernization (CM) and Frequency Remapping (FR). C2P Technology Refresh (TR) and C2P Interoperability will modernize legacy C2P processing components to address C2P component obsolescence and fleet interoperability 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 Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and BMD capabilities. Link 22 development and integration into the C2P allows for standard data link communication with Coalition forces. LMMT will upgrade commercial off-the-shelf hardware and modernize software operating systems. LMMT will improve TDL performance monitoring and management in support of the Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) and Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) missions. Link 16 Network Increment II funds the following activities: (1) conduct DNM Developmental Test (DT)/Operational Test (OT) and correct DNM deficiencies (2) develop and implement 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; (3) DT/OT of Navy platform CM/FR modifications; (4) provide product improvement for continued production capability MIDS-on-ship (MOS) Modernization (MOS Mod) and extensibility to new Tactical Data Link capabilities of shipboard Link 16 terminals. FY 2015 Justification: Funding will provide for Link 16 DNM software modification to adress TSR issues and Developmental Test/ Follow on Test & Evaluation (DT/FOT&E) for MOS terminals. JTIDS CM/FR to completion of Test Readiness Review (TRR) and conduct of acceptance testing of five Engineering and Manufacturing Development units to be used for National Security Agency (NSA) Cryptographic Certification and acceptance testing. Software modifications to the shipboard Command and Control Processor (C2P) will continue to support shipboard integration of the CM/FR capability. Similar software modifications to the E-2C host processing will be continued through the E-2C Program Office (PMA-231) for the CM/FR capability. Funding will also provide for MOS CM/FR Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR). JTIDS and MOS CM/FR efforts are in support of NSA (NSA Policy 3-9) and Joint Chiefs of Staff mandates (Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction Notice 6510.02), for the modernization of the cryptographic algorithm used in Link 16 terminals and the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation Memorandum of Agreement (Regarding the 960-1215 MHz. Frequency Band, 31 December 2002) for the implementation of a capability to remap any 14 of the existing 51 frequencies in order to remain operable within the United States and its possessions. All Link 16 terminals are required to have this capability to support Link 16 Interoperability. To address continued production capability and extensibility to new Tactical Data Link capabilities, funding will provide for continued MOS Mod development leading to a Test Readiness Review (TRR). Command and Control Processor (C2P) Technology Refresh (TR) funds a product improvement effort to the legacy C2P hardware components and allows C2P software to execute on modern processors, thereby extending 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 Developmental Test (DT)/Operational Test (OT) of the C2P TR baseline. C2P, Phase 3, Increment 3 is planned to include Link 22, which is a modernized replacement for Link 11, providing Beyond Line of Sight (BloS) tactical data communication system utilizing fixed frequency or frequency hopping techniques in the High Frequency (HF) (3-30 Megahertz (MHz)) and/or the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) (225-400 MHz) bands. FY 2015 Justification: Continue C2P Technology Refresh development and accomplish Inc 3 Link-22 Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Milestone B and Critical Design Review (CDR). Link Monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT) is a near real-time tactical command and control system delivered on commercial off-the-shelf hardware providing for multiple Tactical Data Link (TDL) interfaces, routing and display of TDL data including Link 16 and Joint Range Extension. LMMT is also capable of performing TDL network planning, monitoring, management, data forwarding between the TDLs and providing tactical data to the Global Command and Control System for establishing the Common Operational Picture. LMMT requirements will be incrementally developed and delivered in capability drops. FY 2015 Justification: Funding will provide for Capability Drop 1 (CD) DT/OT leading to a Fielding Decision in FY 2016. Funding will also provide for commencement of CD 2 design.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 2126_0205604N_7_1319_PB_2015
Related Documents
- Root: Tactical Data Links
- Child Accomplishment: Link 16 Network Increment II (Formerly ATDLS Integration) - Dynamic Network Management (DNM)
- Child Accomplishment: Link 16 Network Increment II (Formerly ATDLS Integration) - Cryptographic Modernization (CM) / Frequency Remapping (FR)
- Child Accomplishment: Command and Control Processor (C2P)
- Child Accomplishment: Link Monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT)
- Child Accomplishment: Joint Aerial Layer Network (JALN)