Manpack Radio

Abstract

The Tactical Network Radio Systems (Low-Tier) supports the Army Network Modernization Strategy Line of Effort 1, Unified Network The HMS radios are a key component of the Integrated Tactical Network which supports a converged Mission Command Network that operates seamlessly worldwide in any environment. These radios will perform under a standards-based network architecture that unifies enterprise and deployed network capabilities. The near-term goal of the HMS radios is to provide 'secure but unclassified' networking capabilities utilizing next generation tactical radios. The cited work is consistent with Strategic Planning Guidance and the Mission Command Network Modernization Implementation Plan. HMS is structured as a single program of record consisting of several products. The Manpack (MP) radio is a NSA certified Type 1 radio used for transmission of up to SECRET information. The MP is capable of providing two simultaneous channels of secure voice and data communications using SINCGARS, Demand Assigned Multiple Access Satellite Communication, Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), and other advanced networking waveforms. The MP provides range extension and connects soldiers in the lower tier network to the mid-tier network. It is interoperable with legacy waveforms and capable of route and retransmission and cross-banding. The MP provides networking waveforms connectivity, Networked Line of Sight (LOS) / Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) voice and data communications. The MP will serve as the vehicular and man-packable tactical LOS / BLOS radio.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
• Source ID: FA1_0605042A_5_2040_PB_2020

Tags

Fields of Study

• Computer science

Readers

• Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

• Space