The Defense Communications System and the Tactical Access Area: Likely Configuration of Interoperation.
Abstract
This report presents likely configurations of interoperation between DCS strategic assets and tactical communications systems. In light of current efforts to define the Joint Multichannel Transmission and Switching System (JMTSS), this report is intended to promote thought, discussion, and a common approach to developing a flexible and responsive military communications network. For each configuration identified, the report addresses the featurs and functional services that will be provided as well as electrical interoperability. The report addresses two general classes of interoperation. First there is the situation wherein tactical networks directly access the DCS to communicate with a DCS subscriber and/or to interoperate with a DCS switched network on a functionally segregated (access area) basis, referred to as DCS-Tactical Access . The second situation is one in which DCS and tactical assets are functionally integrated to provide one 'system'. Tactical assets (switches, transmission, subsystems, user devices, etc.) will supplement, extend and reconstitute the DCS and vice versa during crisis/contingencies. The JMTSS is the current conceptual development of this situation, referred to as DCS-Tactical Integrated. The report concludes with discussion of how/where to focus design efforts to insure compatible DCS/Tactical interfaces and to achieve some degree of system integration.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA078927
Entities
People
- C. Schultz
- R. Savage
Organizations
- Computer Sciences Corporation