Information Sharing Between Platforms in DRDC's Networked Underwater Warfare Demonstration Trial
Abstract
The final demonstration trial of Defence R&D Canada's (DRDC) Networked Underwater Warfare (NUW) Technology Demonstration Project (TDP) brought together 4 vessels and a reach-back centre to develop, maintain and share a single operating picture while performing anti-submarine warfare. Sensor information was shared by operators across platforms using network tools and chat applications in web pages and applications embedded within a DRDC developed Network Enabled Combat System (NECS). In all, 22 work stations were linked through a wireless UHF network using SubNet Relay (SNR) and via CFAV QUEST over satellite to a reach-back centre hosted at Canadian Forces Maritime Warfare Centre in Halifax. Aboard QUEST, 2 sets of NECS systems were installed; one set allowed the operators to exchange information with the other platforms and users and the other set using only the information available aboard QUEST from its sensors. This paper will begin by describing the network and the information sharing capabilities that were created. Noted differences between the set sharing information and isolated systems aboard QUEST will be highlighted. In addition, the importance and utility of a web service publishing information from the NECS will be described in detail.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA547082
Entities
People
- Marcel Lefrancois
Organizations
- Defence Research and Development Canada