Global Broadcast Service Reach Back Via Satellite Tactical Digital Link J (S-TADIL J)

Abstract

To meet the increasing need for additional wideband satellite capability within the Department of Defense, the Global Broadcast Service (GBS) is being developed. GBS is an asymmetric network providing up to 24 Mbps from the Satellite Broadcast Manager (SBM) to deployed forces via UHF Follow On (UFO) satellites during GBS Phase Two. The concept of Smart Push provides for most of the users' needs but cannot anticipate every need or emerging needs of the user. The user through User Pull requires the ability to request information products from the SBM through existing communication paths. This capability is termed reach back. Due to the nature of operations, not as much information is sent back from operating forces to headquarters commands; therefore, less bandwidth is required from deployed forces to headquarters commands. Reach back channels do not require as much bandwidth as GBS. This research explores the viability of using Satellite Tactical Digital Link J (S-TADIL J), also known as Satellite Link 16, as a reach back option for GBS.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA372953

Entities

People

  • Sandra J. Fenton

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Channels
  • Electronic Mail
  • Information Systems
  • Mobile Phones
  • Multiple Access
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Network Protocols

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites