Network Tactical Common Data Link
Abstract
Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) provides the ability to transmit/receive real-time Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) data simultaneously from multiple sources (surface, airborne, sub-surface, man-portable), and exchange command and control information (voice, data, imagery, and Full Motion Video) across dissimilar Joint, Service, Coalition, and Civil networks. NTCDL provides warfighters with the capability to support multiple, simultaneous, networked operations with currently fielded Common Data Link (CDL)-equipped platforms (e.g. F/ A-35, P-3, and MH-60R), in addition to next generation manned and unmanned platforms (e.g., P-8, Triton, MQ-25 (Stingray), and Fire Scout). NTCDL is an incremental capability (surface, airborne, sub-surface, man-portable) providing modular, scalable, multiple-link networked communications. NTCDL benefits the fleet by providing a horizon extension for line-of-sight sensor systems for use in time-critical strike missions. NTCDL counters Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) through its relay capability, and supports Tasking Collection Processing Exploitation Dissemination (TCPED) through its ISR networking capability. Additionally, NTCDL supports Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) efforts through its ability to share ISR data across dissimilar Joint, Service, Coalition, and Civil organizations. FY19 request is for NTCDL product development, to include continued development of two (2) NTCDL Engineering Development Models (EDMs) and associated software. Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) High Capacity Backbone (HCB) efforts support Joint Aerial Layer Network-Maritime (JALN-M) System of Systems development, integration, and testing. Efforts included the development of capabilities to integrate shipboard NTCDL terminals with the HCB in an Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) environment. JALN-M is the Navy implementation of the JALN architecture which provides assured communications in any environment. With disruption or loss of Space tier communications, JALN-M establishes and/or restores connectivity with the HCB tier, the Distribution Access Range Extension (DARE) tier, and the Transition tier. JALN-M is a robust, assured communications capability providing joint connectivity via the HCB and Navy platform connectivity via a pseudo satellite DARE capability. Flight test demonstration completed in FY18.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- 3341_0205604N_7_1319_PB_2019
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