Small Airborne Networking Radio (SANR)

Abstract

Airborne Maritime/Fixed Station - Small Airborne (AMF-SA) radios are software programmable, multi-band, multi-mode, mobile ad hoc networking radios, providing simultaneous voice, data, and video communications. The radios will support the Common Operating Picture (COP), Situational Awareness (SA), and interoperability of Mission Command (MC) systems throughout the battlefield. AMF requirements are satisfied via the combined capabilities of two systems-the Small Airborne Networking Radio (SANR) and Small Airborne Link 16 Terminal (SALT). Their waveforms support MC COP, SA and ensure Aviation platforms communicate both horizontally and vertically via voice and data. Per Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) direction, the redefined AMF Program will procure radios as Non-Developmental Items (NDI). The communication capabilities provided by AMF SANR provide two new network waveforms (SRW and WNW), and one legacy waveform (VHF-FM SINCGARS), that will enhance and further enable the ability of the maneuver commander to integrate and synchronize aviation forces with land based operational forces. AMF SANR, employed on all Army tactical aircraft (reconnaissance, attack, cargo, and utility), will enable Aviation combat elements (Combat Aviation Brigades (CAB), Theater Aviation Brigades (TAB), and Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR)), to better utilize the inherent versatility of Aviation as a complement to the unique capabilities of the other Combat Arms. The new networks will give commanders enhanced SA and MC in a package that provides a more responsive means of directing aircraft to match changing maneuver forces situations and missions. The FY 2016 funding will conduct Market Research, develop and release the Request for Proposal (RFP), and conduct source selection activities including aircraft integration, lab and airborne testing in support of contract award.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2016
• Source ID: EG6_0605380A_5_2040_PB_2016

Tags

Readers

• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
• Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

• Space