IVCS - A Modern Integrated Communications System for Fleet-Wide Application,

Abstract

IVCS is the Navy's newest and most modern interior communications system. It is the Navy's only qualified integrated shipboard voice distribution system, and received approval for service use in 1978. It operates under processor control to provide the high degree of flexibility demanded to meet the varied missions of today's naval vessels. The production version of the first-generation system has been fully operational since 1975 and has produced favorable operational experience. System enhancements have been accomplished with an efficiency not previously seen in modifying interior communications systems. This ease of modification is a characteristic of the IVCS and its software control features, and will apply to all ships regardless of their type or mission. A modified first-generation system is in the AEGIS base line, and many exciting innovations are planned to meet the AEGIS mission. A second-generation system is being tested that increases the modularity, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness of the IVCS to enable fleet-wide application. The resulting system provides one common design for the 1980's.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 30, 1979
Accession Number
ADA072514

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  • James T. Mcdonnell

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Backup Systems
  • Base Lines
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Intercommunication Systems
  • Loudspeakers
  • Maintenance
  • Naval Vessels
  • Navy
  • Power Supplies
  • Telephone Systems
  • Training
  • Voice Communications

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  • Acoustics.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Software Engineering