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: (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, Next Generation Command and Control Processor), 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, (5) qualification of replacement shipboard Link 16 antenna to replace end of life existing antenna. FY 2017 Justification: Conduct government testing of the JTIDS CM/FR Low Rate Initial Production units and deficiency correction. Conduct government developmental and operational testing. Prepare for JTIDS CM/FR decision review. The E-2C Program Office (PMA-231) will complete software modifications to the E-2C host processing required to implement the CM/FR capability. PMA 231 will conduct E-2C government testing of JTIDS CM/FR. Funding will also provide for MOS CM/FR to complete integrated testing and deficiency correction of the MOS CM/FR with the High-Power Amplifier (HPA) Switch necessary for integration of the MIDS LVT Block Updated 2 configuration. JTIDS and MOS CM/FR efforts are in support of NSA and Joint Chiefs of Staff mandates, 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 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 government testing and deficiency correction of MOS Mod. Continue government testing and deficiency correction of new Link 16 antenna which will replace the obsolete AS-4127A. 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 Follow-on Test and Evaluation (FOT&E) of the C2P TR baseline. Transform C2P legacy software code with modern supportable software code. C2P, Phase 3, Increment 2 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 2017 Justification: Continue C2P Technology Refresh development and Link 22 software builds. Link Monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT) is a new system delivered on commercial off-the-shelf hardware providing gateway functions for multiple Tactical Data Link (TDL) interface, routing and display of TDL data to include 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 via the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS) IT Box approach. FY 2017 Justification: Funding will provide for Capability Drop 1 (CD) Afloat DT/OT leading to an Afloat Fielding Decision in FY 2017. Funding will also provide for the continuation of CD 2 build and DT/OT.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2017
Source ID
2126_0205604N_7_1319_PB_2017

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Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

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

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