Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) Modem Development and Demonstrations
Abstract
This major thrust was formerly known as Protected Tactical Service Field Demonstration (PTSFD). Develop, demonstrate, test and evaluate PTW modems and components capable of being integrated into existing Army, Air Force, and Navy tactical satellite communication terminals spanning ground, aerial, and naval environments such as the Army's Satellite Transportable Terminal (STT), the Air Force's Ground Multiband Terminal (GMT), airborne terminals, and the Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT). This includes associated End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) development, testing, NSA certification, and integration with PTW modems. Conduct trade space and requirements definition with the military Services and terminal program offices to support future PTW-related capabilities. Identify potential assets such as ground hubs and information assurance components that can be further developed by future PTW-related programs. Explore opportunities and releasability of PTW-related technologies to International Partners. Protected Tactical Service Field Demonstration (PTSFD) is a technology demonstration that will develop and demonstrate prototype TM LRUs utilizing PTW over wideband space/ground systems. PTSFD includes an option to demonstrate over a commercial SATCOM system and design and build the Mission Management System (MMS) simulator. The PTSFD will demonstrate an Anti-Jam (AJ) and Low Probability of Intercept (LPI)/Low Probability of Detection (LPD) communications capability that can be provided to tactical users in all Services through fielded terminals, existing wideband MILSATCOM assets, and potential COMSATCOM assets. The Army - Air Force Anti-Jam Modem (A3M) will develop PTW modems that meet all environmental, integration, and mission requirements for STT and GMT tactical users.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- ad695defa6c04a68d77323ab5855957d