Communications

Abstract

Develop MQ-9 communications capabilities including encrypted and improved Line of Sight (LoS) data links to ROVER terminals (VORTEX) and Bandwidth Efficient (BE) Common Data Link (CDL) for Command and Control (C2) and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) transmission to Ground Control Stations (GCS), as well as improved (including BE) Beyond LoS (BLOS) military SATCOM usage. Development and integration of an IP-based Remote Split Operations (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 (TO) and support documentation, training materials, production drawings, and retrofit acceptance plans.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Source ID
c69cc4e5c95b5bc1399b7e594f422109

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • 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

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