Network Communications Analysis
Abstract
Currently fielded SATCOM, terrestrial, and TDLs will be adversely affected during operations in contested A2/AD environments. In FY 2016, the NCCP will return with a new focus that seeks to enable the development and deployment of joint robust/resilient and assured communications networks. Initial plans were based only on providing anti-jam enhancements for current TDLs, but with newer requirements for enhancements to LPI/LPD/LPE and the integration of smart sensors/smart weapons, the plans evolved. Initial efforts in FY 2016 are focused on developing the required network architectures. The specific advanced component technologies required for implementation will be prioritized and will form the foundations of the planned prototype designs, experimentation, and demonstration. Robust Tactical Data Links Modernization (RTDLM) – In a contested environment, especially when conducting forward operations, platforms face a significant electronic warfare threat. The primary threat is from sophisticated electronic warfare capable of advanced jamming and signal collection techniques that are rapidly evolving to be more capable and agile. DoD advances in smart sensors and weapons are creating a need for robust tactical waveforms and networks that are beyond the individual communications links of today. Improvements in tactical communication systems for Joint airborne networking are required to mitigate advances in threat electronic warfare systems and enable the smart sensors and weapons of the future. The RTDLM project will develop the required network architectures that are critical to the warfighter to operate a robust tactical network that seamlessly acts as a SoS with future smart sensors and smart weapons. The required network architectures will be flexible enough to allow for the network to support Commander’s Intent in any mission, environment, operating tactical platform, and weapon under any threat condition. Based on the developed thresholds and objectives for the required network architectures, the specific advanced component technologies required will be prioritized and form the foundations of the planned prototype designs, experimentation, and demonstration. The RTDLM project will develop the advanced component technologies to address these needs by designing and building prototype systems to verify the technology in operationally relevant environments against representative threats, and manage the migration and transition of these technologies to service platforms, radios, and other combat mission systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- P663_0603662D8Z_3_0400_PB_2017
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