C3BM Aerial Networking
Abstract
Under Thrust Area #4, the C3BM Aerial Networking efforts encompass ABMS portfolio activities that deliver ABMS Element #1 and 2 (secure processing and connectivity) to facilitate Elements #5 and #6 (sensor and effects integration). AEN leverages government reference architecture and the ongoing ABMS DI investments to connect select Tac Air assets and C2 functions to the ABMS cloud at the tactical edge, enhancing Situational Awareness and decision making at multiple echelons. AEN's first implementation, known as Capability Release #1, includes a communications subsystem, platform integration, and a tactical edge node, CR #1 will be on a KC-46. Onboard secure compute/storage infrastructure will host mission-relevant applications and be developed as a roll-on/roll-off capability using commercial solutions. Further, C3BM Aerial Networking includes an effort, known as Phalanx Griffon, to extend AEN capabilities to tactically relevant aircraft based on maturing operational concepts and aerial network road mapping activities. This effort will initially be based on the F-15E/EX which can be traced back to Operational Imperative #2 operational analysis and ACC input. AEN prototype efforts will inform future design and fielding activities for platforms and C2 functions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 212c2714f9e958747160ebb8ad11ccb4