Robust Tactical Data Links Modernization (RTDLM)
Abstract
(NCCP New Focus – Initial Project) This program will address both the need for improvements to the current Link-16 data link and the need for advanced directional network systems for current and future advanced tactical fighters and unmanned systems. This project will create effective networking in contested A2/AD environments. Spectrum awareness and adaptive networking significantly mitigates the effectiveness of interference and retains reliable connectivity and C2. The RTDLM project will develop and provide the framework, technologies, experimentation, and analytical efforts to support advances in DoD Tactical Data Links (TDLs). It will develop and mature technologies to support direct transition of the algorithms, prototype implementations, waveform improvements, and system design improvements to radio, waveform, and weapon systems programs managed by each Military Department via fully instrumented field demonstrations and assessments. Overall Goal: Increase communication and network performance (i.e. “Buy-Back” degraded capabilities) while improving robustness and availability of these communication waveforms and robust/resilient networks to adversary electronic warfare attack.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 48d5d7ff3878a0117f26f73758905ee3