Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL)

Abstract

NTCDL is the only High Data Rate (HDR), Line of Sight (LOS) solution delivering Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), sensor control information and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) command and control. NTCDL uses Joint Department of Defense specifications for Common Data Link (CDL) waveforms and LOS networks across the allocated CDL frequency spectrum. New technical specifications require increasing number of simultaneous CDL links to support increasing number of CDL/ISR platforms and missions. The software for NTCDL is developed by both contractor and government. The contractor software development is responsible for the internal control of the NTCDL hardware whereas the Government Furnished Software (GFS) is responsible for interfacing with various external networks (e.g. Automated Digital Network System (ADNS)) and users (e.g. Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES)). EDM development is a multi-year effort with delivery planned in FY 2021.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2020
Source ID
ffaab072ead968d798737d0fde049ce9

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

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

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