B-2 Advanced Communications -- formerly known as Adaptable Communications Suite (ACS) and Communications Upgrade
Abstract
ACS 4.0 provides secure beyond line-of-sight SATCOM Command and Control connectivity. ACS 4.0 will involve replacing the current radios and ancillaries to transition B-2 SATCOM to Mobile User Objective System due to the sunset of the current Ultra High Frequency Follow-On satellite constellation. Along with the aircraft system, the ACS ground systems and infrastructure will be redesigned to support this requirement. Significantly, ACS 4.0 will allow for simultaneous use of SATCOM voice and data. AITG provides Line-of-Sight UHF and Very High Frequency (VHF) anti-jam, encrypted, and unencrypted voice communications. AITG Replacement will include the replacement of the AN/ARC-234 radio which will reach end-of-life effective 01 Oct 2026. AITG replacement will also implement the SATURN Waveform for anti-jam voice communications; this is a transition from the HAVE QUICK Waveform which will be retired effective 01 Oct 2024. B2C3 integrates an independent OMS avionics architecture integrated on the B-2. B2C3 objective is to identify, leverage, and integrate existing capabilities (such as ACS 4.0 & AITG) to meet B-2 communications requirements. B2C3 is a compilation of multiple efforts (can be thought of as an integration effort) designed to deliver the Open Mission Systems (OMS) architecture (domain) within the B-2. By controlling this interface, new technologies can be rapidly developed and fielded. This will provide an integrated concept that merges BLOS and LOS Link-16 data into the cockpit display and provides a single consolidated Tactical Situation Display (TSD) centrally located for the aircrew.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 53582b4297d20d388cb4dc071e92b442
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- Root: B-2 Squadrons