JTRS Network Enterprise Domain (JNED)

Abstract

JTRS is the Department of Defense (DoD) family of common software-defined programmable radios that will form the foundation of information radio frequency transmission for Joint Vision 2020. The JTRS family of products will be multifunctional, multiband, multimode, network capable, capable of providing communications through a range of low probability of intercept, low probability of detection and anti-jam waveforms. JTRS products will provide transformational communication capabilities for the warfighter. JTRS is intended to support communications readiness and mission success, in the 2 MegaHertz (MHz) to 2 GigaHertz (GHz) operating frequency range, by providing military commanders with the ability to command, control and communicate with their forces via secure voice/video/data media forms. JTRS products are hardware-configurable and software-programmable radio systems that provide increased interoperability, flexibility and adaptability to support varied mission requirements. (JNED) JNED is responsible for the development and delivery of software-defined, legacy radio waveforms and networking waveforms that support Net-Centric operational warfare at sea, air and on the ground. Networking waveforms extend the Global Information Grid (GIG) to the last tactical mile and to the warfighter. The JNED team is responsible for (1) the overall management and oversight of the JTRS Waveform program, (2) development, validation, and evolution of a common JTRS Software Communications Architecture (SCA), (3) development and evolution of waveform software applications, (4) development of software cryptographic algorithms and equipment applications, (5) testing and certification of JTRS waveforms, network services, network management, and software products, and (6) JTRS networking and network management software components. Services are responsible for acquiring and fielding host radio hardware and integrating JTRS into Service platforms. Networking Waveforms: - Wideband Networking Waveform (WNW) is a high data rate networking waveform application that provides the lower tactical Internet backbone and connects tactical forces across the battle sphere. WNW will feature two signals-in-space (SiS), which are the Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) and Anti-Jam (AJ). WNW will provide high throughput, dynamically adaptable connectivity for the exchange of Internet Protocol (IP) based voice, data, and video traffic. WNW will support network nodes on mobile, airborne, and maritime platforms. WNW includes networking services, security, High Assurance IP Equipment (HAIPE) capabilities, red-black switching, and internal routing of other WNW signals. Platforms include: GMR and AMF. - Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) will operate on JTR sets to provide a networked battlefield communications capability for disadvantaged users engaged in land combat operations and will support voice, data, and video communications on and over the immediate battlefield. These forces include vehicles, rotary wing, dismounted soldiers, munitions, sensors, and unmanned air vehicles (UAV). Functional software applications will use SRW enabled JTR sets over IP capable networks and sub-networks. SRW will be interoperable with higher throughput, IP-based network waveforms, such as WNW. As applicable, these IP-based networking waveforms will enable information exchanges through the GIG to the soldier and provide entirely new capabilities for battlefield communications and information sharing. Platforms include: GMR, AMF and HMS. - Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) will enable MUOS satellites to provide worldwide communication satellite coverage for DoD requirements. MUOS will provide functionality comparable to commercial mobile phone systems. MUOS offers secure streaming video, netted communications, and voice/data in real time to provide essential connectivity. JNED program will modify this waveform, making it compatible and certifiable to meet DoD security requirements plus enable porting to JTR sets. Platforms include: HMS and AMF. - Joint Airborne Networking - Tactical Edge (JAN-TE) will operate on JTR airborne sets to provide a networked tactical communications capability for tactical aircraft. JAN-TE will provide increased throughput, highly responsive connectivity, and ad hoc mobile networking for fighters engaged in air operations. This networking waveform is uniquely designed and engineered for highly maneuverable, fast moving aircraft for rapidly establishing networks to share high value data communications. USD(AT&L) directed that the development of the JAN-TE waveform be discontinued after Critical Design Review in October 2008. Network Enterprise Services (NES): Includes development and acquisition of JTRS Network Enterprise Services (JNES) to include JTRS WNW Network Manager (JWNM), JTRS Enterprise Network Manager (JENM), Soldier Radio Waveform Network Manager (SRWNM), and Enterprise Network Services (ENS). Legacy Radio Waveforms: Includes the development and acquisition of legacy software and other related activities to support the legacy waveform development.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2011
• Source ID: 3076_0604280N_5_1319_PB_2011

Tags

Fields of Study

• Computer science

Readers

• Computer Networking
• Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

• Autonomy
• Autonomy - UAVs
• Space