Tactical Data Networks (TDN) Integration

Abstract

TDN Integration activities include but are not limited to, Data Link Test Facility (DTF), Air Force Participating Test Unit (AFPTU), Network Centric Capability Assessment (NCCA), Joint/Coalition/NATO Interoperability, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) follow-on, gateway planning as well as Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS) ensures interoperability of TDL systems with associated joint, allied, and Coalition systems. It includes configuration management of TDL Military Standards (MIL-STDs), TDL message development, interoperability test/certification, and TDL message standard implementation using interoperable System Management and Requirements Transformation (iSMART) for Link 16, Link 22, Intra-flight Data Link (IFDL), Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL), and others. Full Motion Video (FMV) Extended Unified Relay (FEURY) system development. Efforts also include AFPTU will purchase hardware and software in support for testing Link16 updates made by contractors and MAJCOMs to ensure they are in compliance with the MIL STD 6016 the Link 16 specification. The JINTACCS review and comment on changes being requested to the MIL STD Link16 specification, they support the various MAJCOM and coalition engagements that present new changes to the specification or changes to the message formats along with other documentation that could also impact the specification. Requirement analysis includes engagements with contractors and FFRDC regarding future capabilities/initiatives by conducting studies and analysis that will then feed into future requirements and capabilities.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2024
Source ID
aca49c56522b52d2da47f06c780fd145

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Software Engineering
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

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

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