TDL System Integration
Abstract
TDLs are used in a combat environment to exchange information such as messages, data, radar tracks, target information, platform status, imagery, and mission assignments. TDLs provide interoperable data exchange, local and global connectivity, and situational awareness to the tactical user when operating under rapidly changing operational conditions. TDLs are used by the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps Theater Command and Control (C2) elements, weapons and sensor platforms. TDLs include, but are not limited to: Link 16, Link 11, Situational Awareness Data Link (SADL), Variable Message Format (VMF), Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS), Intra-Flight Data Link (IFDL), Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL), Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT), Flexible Access Secure Transfer (FAST), Advanced Tactical Data Link (ATDL), and Radar Common Data Link (R-CDL). The number of Air Force platforms hosting TDLs is expanding from C2 aircraft (E-3, E-8, etc.) to the fighter, bomber, ISR, tanker, airlift and other tactical fleets (F-15, F-16, F-22A, Rivet Joint, B-1, B-2, B-52, etc.). Utilization of TDLs in a joint environment requires the integration of terminals into host platforms and interoperability of TDL networks across all deployed joint and allied platforms. Network Centric Transformation activities performed by the 653rd Electronic Systems Group (653rd ELSG) include, but are not limited to: enabling and supporting the transformation to network-centric operations, Network Enabled Weapons (previously Weapons Data Link), analysis and integration efforts encompassing hardware, software, operational Link 16 enhancements, and training and logistics development, certification of individual TDL implementations to joint and allied standards, establishment of service-wide network management procedures and operations, system wide enhancements and test. In addition, this project funds the development and integration of the Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) - Support System (JSS). JSS is an AF-led joint program to develop a TDL management toolkit to enable JICOs to plan multi-TDL architectures, manage data exchange requirements, execute and monitor a multi-TDL network, and respond to correct network deficiencies. Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS) is a Joint Staff-directed program providing Air Force activities responsible for ensuring the interoperability of AF TDLs [including, but not limited to Tactical Data Links (TDLs, Link-16 and Link-11), Variable Message Formats (VMF) and United States Message Text Format (USMTF)] systems with the associated Joint and allied/coalition systems. This includes the coordination of all TDL and USMTF message standards configuration management, platform/system interoperability assessments and interoperability certification testing. The Air Force JINTACCS program supports the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) directive on harmonization of US and NATO messages (e.g., Air Tasking Order and Air Control Order). This budget activity also includes TDL roadmap configuration management, interoperable System Management and Requirements Transformation (iSMART) implementation. This program will participate in the development, testing, and implementation of international standards (to include NATO standardization agreements) to ensure joint, allied, and coalition interoperability. Activities also include studies and analysis to support both current program planning and execution and future program planning. This program is in Budget Activity 5 (System Development and Demonstration (SDD)) because it supports mature system development, integration and demonstrations, initial fielding support activities, and development of special projects.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 655050_0604281F_5_3600_PB_2011
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