Transcript MIDS-JTRs Transformation

Enhanced Capabilities in a MIDS Chassis
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A product improvement
program to transform MIDS
into a Four Channel
JTRS radio
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Outline
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MIDS Overview
Program Description
MIDS-JTRS Description
MIDS-JTRS Capability and benefits
Sample Configurations
Summary
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MIDS Overview
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Multifunctional Information
Distribution System (MIDS)
– A family of Link-16 Terminals for Air,
Ground, and Sea Platforms
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MIDS Family
– LVT 1:Provides Link-16, TACAN and
Voice for Tactical Air and Surface
Vessels
– LVT 2: Provides Link-16 for US Army
Air Defense Units
– LVT 3 – Fighter Data Link: Provides
Link-16 with reduced output power
for the USAF F-15 fleet
MIDS LVT-1
MIDS LVT-3
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Why the U.S. DoD Demands
JTRS!
“We can’t support all your
discrete radios”
“We can’t fight the way we want
to with your discrete radios”
“We can’t introduce new
technology at the pace of
commercial industry”
Description
A DoD Joint Program for an
information warfare communication
system built on a family of HF-toL-band radios with a common open
architecture
Discriminators
• Software controlled and
reprogrammable
• Modular and scalable
• Extensive use of COTS technology
• Simplified applications
engineering
• Rapid deployment of system
improvements
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JTRS Overview
• Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS)
– Hardware and software designed to comply with the JTRS Software
Communications Architecture (SCA)
– Ensures reusability, compatibility, interoperability and maintainability
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Why Transform MIDS to JTRS?
• Provides a low-risk path for migration of current tactical data link
technology to JTRS, producing a 4-channel Joint Tactical Radio
– The Next Generation Tactical Data Link/Communications Terminal
• Assured interoperability with legacy MIDS
– Common component and vendors
• Software programmability for low-cost implementations of Link-16 waveform
improvements
– IP over Link-16
– Dynamic Net Management
• Capability to run all current Tactical Data Links and other JTRS waveforms
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Link-16
EPLRS
JVFM/SINGCARS
Link-11/22 (external PA)
• Capability to run future tactical data links
– Wideband Networking Waveform (WNW)
• Growth potential for internal gateway capability beyond JTRS ORD
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MIDS-JTRS Objectives
• Transform MIDS into a 4 channel JTRS radio while maintaining:
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Current Link-16 and TACAN functionality
Same physical footprint – reduced integration efforts
Current connector configuration and position
Current host interface
• Increase functionality
– Add Link-16 enhancements including Enhanced Throughput,
Frequency Re-mapping and Programmable Crypto
– Add three programmable 2MHz – 2GHz channels to implement
JTRS waveforms
– Embedded GPS
• Position for the Future
– Capable of implementing emerging waveforms like WNW
– Future waveform enhancements through software downloads
– Multi Layer Security
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Program Description
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Phase 1 (Complete)
– MIDS-JTRS feasibility study
• Five configuration options
• Technology (SW Language, Processor, Bus, Transceiver)
– 3-Independent contractors (DLS, EuroMIDS, and ViaSat)
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Phase 2A (Complete October 2003)
– Develop common MIDS-JTRS architecture
– Specification development
• Functional baseline (SSPS and ICD)
• Allocated baseline (Module specifications)
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Phase 2A Extension (October 2003 thru February 2004)
– Specification updates
– Software Specification Review (SSR)
– Phase 1 Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
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Phase 2B (February 2004 start)
– Engineering Development / Qualification
• Common Modules
• Unique Modules
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Baseline
MIDS JTRS Schedule
FY03
FY02
FY04
FY05
FY06
FY07
FY08
JTRS Waveform Development
Link-16, SINCGARS,
HAVEQUICK II, EPLRS,
DAMA SATCOM, HF SSB &
ISB, ATC VHF DL, etc.
Phase 1
Waveform Availability
Studies
Phase 2A
Phase 2B
Deliveries
Spec
SPEC
Production
Development/Qualification
1st Articles
Prod Units
Testing
“Plug & Play”
DT/OT
EOC for Legacy Installs
Full JTRS
Lab Testing
DT/OT on TBD Lead Platform
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Threshold/Objective
Requirements
Requirement
Threshold
Objective
Dev.
Baseline
Future
Growth
# Channels
Four
Four
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Frequency
Bands
Three 2-2000 MHz
One 960-1215 MHz
Three 2-2000 MHz
One 960 MHz-2 GHz
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Transceivers
Three 2-2000 MHz
One Quad Link-16
(960-1215 MHz)
Three 2-2000 MHz
One Quad 960 MHz-2 GHz
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Internal PA
Link-16/TACAN
(960-1215 MHz)
Link-16/TACAN (960-1215
MHz), 30-2000 MHz
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PA Output
200W
200W, 50W
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TACAN
Dedicated
Module/Appliqué
Waveform
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GPS
Yes
Yes
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Security
MSLS
MLS
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MIDS-JTRS
Key Features
• Four Programmable
Transceiver slots
• One Dedicated
TACAN/GPS appliqué
• 4-Channel Red Processor &
IO module
• 4-Channel Programmable
COMSEC module
• Link-16/TACAN PA
• IPS part of card stack-up
• Modular backplane design
supports future transceiver
technology insertions
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SRU 2
4 Ch. Red/IO
SRU 3
IPS
SRU4
Black Core/Security Subsystem
SRU 5
2-2000 Modem/Xcvr
SRU 6
2-2000 Modem/Xcvr
SRU 7
2-2000 Modem/Xcvr
SRU 8
L-16 Modem/Xcvr
SRU 9
TACAN/GPS
RFA/AIU/IPF
MIDS-JTRS
Stackup
SRU 1
Chassis/Harness
RPS
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Front Panel Illustration
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Maintained existing connectors
and interface
Added new connector and I/O
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3 external PA interfaces
GPS Antenna
RF connection for 5th channel
2 additional Ethernet interfaces
2 additional 1553 MUX
interfaces
2 additional voice interfaces
Host Interface Capability
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Three 1553 MUX channels
Four Ethernet Channels
Four Voice Channels
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MIDS JTRS
an example
• Increases Interoperability
- Provides Link-16 Capability
- TACAN & GPS
- Plus 3 other programmable
channels
• Same “Foot Print” as existing
MIDS LVT-1
- Same Connector and ICD for
L16 and TACAN
- Same mechanical mounting
Tactical Data
Link
COMMAND
&
CONTROL
TACAN & GPS
Tactical picture
from off-board
assets
BIG PICTURE
Link-16
WNW
Beyond Line
of Site
Comm.
DAMA
Air Traffic
Control
VHF ATC
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Example host configuration
Link-16
TACAN
Universal
PA
WNW
UHF/VHF
PA
DAMA
GPS
UHF/VHF
PA
VHF ATC
VOICE
ETHERNET (Link-16)
ETHERNET (WNW)
1553 (DAMA)
1553 (VHF ATC)
HOST
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MIDS-JTRS
8-Channel Configuration
Link-16 PA
Band Specific PA
Black Gateway Bus
Capability
•Link-16
•7 Programmable Channels
•TACAN and GPS
•Embedded Link-16 and Band Specific PAs
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MIDS-JTRS
Network Centric Connectivity
JTRS/MIDS
Ties in 700
legacy Guard
and Reserve
a/c to main
GSTF force
Time Critical
Targeting (AT-3),
intra-flight data
transfer, current
theater data from
Link 16, WNW data
links
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Link-16
EPLRS
WNW
LPI/LPD JTRS
Wideband Networking Waveform
(Voice, Data, Video)
WNW
Connectivity to
GIG, DTIG and
theater assets.
HAVEQUICK II
WNW
EPLRS
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MIDS-JTRS
Summary
• MIDS-JTRS greatly enhances the War-fighter’s capability by
integrating legacy and new waveforms in a single box
• Platform radio volume and weight reduced
• MIDS-JTRS provides the means for joint connectivity
• Due to the modularity of the software and the programmability
of the hardware, waveform enhancements are easily added
– Link-16 Enhancements
– Emerging waveforms
• MIDS-JTRS is in Development and will be available for
production in 2006
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BACK-UP Slides
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MIDS-JTRS
Benefits
MIDS to JTRS architecture features
Feature
Benefit
• Full 2 MHz to 2 GHz frequency agility in Transceiver
• Supports all JTRS waveforms
• Open-architecture, modular hardware
• Supports technical insertion and future capabilities
• Universal SRUs satisfy common waveform requirements
• Avoids pitfalls of channelized architecture
• Open architecture networking and INFOSEC SRUs
• Allows technical insertion as networking/INFOSEC advances
from third party developers through the life of the terminal
• Power amplifier (Link-16/TACAN, 969-1206 MHz @ 200W )
• Reduces the number of power amplifiers
• Captures state-of-the-art PA technology
• Covers specialized Link-16 requirements
• Use of validated system-level performance models
• Ensures that technical decisions are driven by operational
needs rather than by desires of technologist
• Physical channel separation
• Enables MILS and ensures deterministic waveform
performance
• Software commonality
• Minimizes PDSS costs and LCC
• Highly componentized, maximally portable waveform
implementations (GPP then DSP then FPGA
• Maximizes portability
• Extensive waveform component libraries to facilitate software
reuse
• Minimizes PDSS and LCC
• Common SDR services available to all waveforms and
applications
• Maximizes portability
• SCA extension to DSP (assembler) and FPGA (VHDL) code
• Maximizes portability
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Achieving Addition
Functionality
Current Configuration
ARC-186
ARC-164
IFF
GPS
MIDS-JTRS Configuration
MIDS
Functionality
Functionality
VHF/UHF
IFF
TACAN
L16
GPS
VHF/UHF
IFF
TACAN
L16
GPS
EPLRS
WNW
HAVEQUICK II
COBRA
ATC VHF DL
Cellular
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