Tactical Data Link Systems and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) - Technology Developments and Interoperability Issues

Abstract

With the increasing importance of sharing computer-based information between tactical platforms, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is aware of the need to enhance its ability to distribute such information, to those who need it, in a timely fashion. There are many systems available or being developed that can contribute to meeting this requirement. This report describes the capabilities provided by a selection of technologies, considered to be of potential relevance to the ADF. This includes enhancements to Link-16, the Improved Data Modem (IDM), Link-22 and the Common Data Link (CDL). A discussion of the interoperability issues that need to be considered when implementing any such systems in the ADF, is also included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA417899

Entities

People

  • Darren Wilksch
  • John Asenstorfer
  • Thomas Cox

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Bandwidth
  • Command And Control
  • Command Control Communications
  • Communication Systems
  • Communications Protocols
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Control Systems
  • Data Links
  • Digital Communications
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Military Communications
  • Multiple Access
  • Network Protocols
  • Surveillance
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Systems Analysis and Design