Communications

Abstract

Develop MQ-9 communications capabilities including, but not limited to, encrypted and improved LoS data links to ROVER/Video Data Link terminals (VORTEX/Airborne Platform Video Data Link) and Bandwidth Efficient (BE) Common Data Link (CDL) for Command and Control (C2) and ISR transmission to GCS, as well as improved (including BE) Beyond LOS (BLOS) military Satellite Communications (SATCOM) usage. Development and integration of an IP-based RSO network/infrastructure to include: Improvements to Ground Data Terminals (GDT), Design, development, and test of IP-based network interfaces, Improved Predator Primary Data Link (PPDL) capabilities, network systems managers, SATCOM and relay site capabilities upgrades, drafting Technical Orders (TOs) and support documentation, training materials, production drawings, and retrofit acceptance plans.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2019
Source ID
a5811db8a0ab7b92ed05ef30e5b0c6f6

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Space

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