5th to 4th Generation Gateway
Abstract
5th to 4th Generation Gateway facilitates sharing track and sensor data between 5th Generation and 4th Generation aircraft as well as Command and Control (C2) nodes. Gateway functions include enabling interoperability between data formats, protocols, and communication mediums. Additionally, gateway functions extend the connectivity range; consolidate data from multiple networks, domains and sensors into high capacity links for transmission to key C2ISR nodes, route information between disadvantaged users, and correlate data from multiple sources to facilitate early detection & tracking while enabling collaborative targeting. The addition of multi-domain capabilities as a future requirement of the 5th to 4th Generation Gateway enables track sharing at the tactical edge for the timely destruction of ground and airborne target sets. These additional capabilities are a combat fires multiplier that enhance total force synergy for target prosecution and weapons employment. The initial increment of this Gateway program provides the baseline 5th to 4th communication capability for the future requirements of the Gateway program of record to build upon.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- b1b0e3582bc2ce24ebe480a58ff20075