BATTLEFIELD AIRBORNE COMM NODE (BACN)
Abstract
Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) enables tactical edge Joint and Coalition information interoperability via air, space, and surface systems, to include a Backbone Network for high capacity data transfer. As requirements emerge, BACN will integrate new hardware and software capabilities that improve system performance, interoperability, availability and open mission system technologies. Efforts include, but are not limited to, expansion of external time reference capabilities, Military GPS enhancements, integration of advanced antennas and waveforms, and assimilation of mandates levied on the BACN systems. Military GPS is required for BACN fleet to fly in increasingly contested AORs. Safety of flight considerations, including performance, aircraft structural integrity, availability, and continuity of service requirements will be addressed. Efforts will include required non-recurring engineering and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) issues. This effort will include the development and integration of Military GPS on the E-11A BACN platform. Acquire Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) Payload Trainers/Simulators, to include design of all trainers, training materials, operations and maintenance technical manuals. Beginning in FY21, to support the divestiture of the EQ-4B (a variant of the RQ-4 Block 20/30 aircraft) efforts will taper accordingly, to include BACN payload sustainment & other BACN specific efforts. This effort will include the development of a Rapidly Deployable PCE. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver BACN weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605831F.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 675383_0207610F_7_3600_PB_2021
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- Root: Battlefield Abn Comm Node (BACN)
- Child Accomplishment: Military GPS, E-11A & Deployable Program Control Element (PCE)
- Child Cost Item: ef5027722dadbd3c05f28c36343e2231
- Child Cost Item: 520c875e7fd1d3a09537bcfa85fd4688
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