NCCT Core Technology
Abstract
Network Centric Collaborative Targeting (NCCT) is the Air Force program of record for geo-location and is responsible for developing core technologies supporting the horizontal and/or vertical integration of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) sensor systems. The result of such integration is a multi-intelligence (multi-INT) sensor network. Operationally, NCCT Core Technologies provide a tactical collaborative multi-INT geolocation capability employed against high-value targets. NCCT software supports Machine-to-Machine (M2M) cross-cueing and Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity to coordinate collection activities across the NCCT network. NCCT correlation and fusion software ingests collection data to produce a single, composite track (geolocation and identification) in near real-time for high-value targets. NCCT research and development funding supports evolutionary development of the NCCT message set and network management systems (for example Operations Interfaces, Network Controllers, Fusion Engines, Data Guards, Interface to Command & Control, and Interface to Overhead Intelligence Operations (OIO)), the migration of the NCCT technologies to emerging network centric technologies, global web-enabled services, and satisfying DoD standards and Information Assurance requirements. NCCT Core Technology includes, but is not limited to, network management software, a network messaging standard, correlation and fusion software, software supporting tactical-to-national Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Concept of Operations (CONOPS), NCCT multi-level security hardware and software items and operator interfaces. Development funds support software modifications required for technology modernization specific to network and fusion architecture design, data fusion algorithms and cyber security, while keeping pace with evolving adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). FY 2021 funding will be dedicated to completing the transition of NCCT Core Technology to a cloud-enabled architecture across the enterprise, integrating with other intelligence phenomenologies, developing new multi-INT use cases, and the continuation of rapid software deliveries based on continuous user feedback and agile methodologies. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver NCCT weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605831F.” 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, 2021
- Source ID
- 675197_0305221F_7_3600_PB_2021
Related Documents
- Root: Network-Centric Collaborative Targeting
- Child Accomplishment: Core Technology
- Child Cost Item: ee186d00bddecc5204ba639e70e595d4
- Child Cost Item: b51d5e37ce0590babe75e5d4820550b6
- Child Cost Item: ad6ecd5b7bf6f4a6400a2c886fd34c1e
- Child Cost Item: 392cd012e0ac6d3e49f0caa6279df743
- Child Cost Item: 972e3051ed5555b84e4e5a283801273d