C2ISR JTRS Integration

Abstract

Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) is the Department of Defense (DoD) family of interoperable, modular, software-defined radios that will form the foundation of radio frequency information transmission for Joint Vision 2020. Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS) will link the power of the Global Information Grid (GIG) to the warfighter in applying fire effects and achieving overall battlefield superiority. By developing and implementing an open architecture of cutting-edge radio waveform technology, multiple radio types (e.g., handheld, ground-mobile, airborne, maritime, etc.) are now capable of communicating with one another. JTRS radios are intended to interoperate with existing radio systems and improve Joint warfighting through a series of new, joint networking waveforms enabling communication via voice, data, and video over mobile, ad-hoc, internet protocol (IP) based networks. Each radio will operate as a node in the network to ensure secure wireless communication and networking services for airborne, mobile and fixed forces. These goals extend to U.S. allies, joint and coalition partners, and, in time, disaster response personnel. JTRS will make the Air Force more effective in Joint warfighting through a series of new, joint networking waveforms. These waveforms included the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), which provides next generation SATCOM beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS)communications, as well as the Wideband Networking Waveform (WNW) and the Soldier Radio Waveform(SRW) which provide interoperability with Army ground forces from the bridade level down to the dismounted soldier. Together these waveforms enable Joint Close Air Support (JCAS), Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) and other Joint missions. The JTRS program is built around an open Software Communications Architecture (SCA), allowing common software waveform applications to be implemented across the family of radios to provide joint-service, allied, and coalition interoperability. The Enterprise Business Model, incorporating a common set of shared open system standards, promotes competition and reduces procurement costs for the DoD. Air Force JTRS will support the development of a common integration solution and acquisition plan across multiple AF platforms as well as unique integration solutions to meet platform specific requirements. Non-recurring engineering investment in JTRS integration hardware, software, and risk reduction efforts is required to successfully integrate these digital radios on Air Force platforms, display information received and transmitted over these radios for operator use, and integrate JTRS information with information from other aircraft systems. This hardware and software includes racks, cabling, digital processors and data displays necessary to integrate JTRS radio sets, onto multiple Air Force platforms. Development activities support the close coordination with the JTRS JPEO, industry, and the platform program offices to ensure successful and efficient integration of JTRS radios onto a wide variety of unique AF platforms. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2012
• Source ID: 675189_0207423F_7_3600_PB_2012

Tags

Fields of Study

• Computer science
• Engineering

Readers

• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.