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Enhanced Capabilities in a MIDS ChassisEnhanced Capabilities in a MIDS Chassis

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A product improvement A product improvement program to transform MIDS program to transform MIDS

into a Four Channel into a Four Channel JTRS radioJTRS radio

A product improvement A product improvement program to transform MIDS program to transform MIDS

into a Four Channel into a Four Channel JTRS radioJTRS radio

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Outline

• MIDS Overview• Program Description• MIDS-JTRS Description• MIDS-JTRS Capability and benefits• Sample Configurations• Summary

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MIDS Overview

• Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS)

– A family of Link-16 Terminals for Air, Ground, and Sea Platforms

• 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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“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-to- L-band radios with a common open architecture

Discriminators

• Software controlled andreprogrammable

• Modular and scalable

• Extensive use of COTS technology

• Simplified applications engineering

• Rapid deployment of systemimprovements

Why the U.S. DoD Demands JTRS!

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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 TerminalThe Next Generation Tactical Data Link/Communications Terminal

• Assured interoperability with legacy MIDSAssured interoperability with legacy MIDS– Common component and vendors

• Software programmability for low-cost implementations of Link-16 waveform Software programmability for low-cost implementations of Link-16 waveform improvementsimprovements

– IP over Link-16

– Dynamic Net Management

• Capability to run all current Tactical Data Links and other JTRS waveformsCapability to run all current Tactical Data Links and other JTRS waveforms– Link-16

– EPLRS

– JVFM/SINGCARS

– Link-11/22 (external PA)

• Capability to run future tactical data linksCapability to run future tactical data links– Wideband Networking Waveform (WNW)

• Growth potential for internal gateway capability beyond JTRS ORDGrowth 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:Transform MIDS into a 4 channel JTRS radio while maintaining:– Current Link-16 and TACAN functionality– Same physical footprint – reduced integration efforts– Current connector configuration and position– Current host interface

• Increase functionalityIncrease 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 FuturePosition 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

• Phase 1Phase 1 (Complete)– MIDS-JTRS feasibility study

• Five configuration options• Technology (SW Language, Processor, Bus, Transceiver)

– 3-Independent contractors (DLS, EuroMIDS, and ViaSat)

• Phase 2APhase 2A (Complete October 2003)– Develop common MIDS-JTRS architecture– Specification development

• Functional baseline (SSPS and ICD)• Allocated baseline (Module specifications)

• Phase 2A ExtensionPhase 2A Extension (October 2003 thru February 2004)– Specification updates– Software Specification Review (SSR)– Phase 1 Preliminary Design Review (PDR)

• Phase 2BPhase 2B (February 2004 start)– Engineering Development / Qualification

• Common Modules • Unique Modules

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FY03 FY04 FY05FY02 FY06 FY07 FY08

StudiesStudies

SpecSpec

Phase 1

Phase 2A

Phase 2B

Deliveries

Testing

“Plug & Play”

Full JTRS

Development/Qualification Development/Qualification Production Production

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JTRS Waveform DevelopmentJTRS Waveform Development

Link-16, SINCGARS, HAVEQUICK II, EPLRS, DAMA SATCOM, HF SSB & ISB, ATC VHF DL, etc.

Waveform Availability

Lab TestingLab TestingLab TestingLab Testing DT/OT on TBD Lead PlatformDT/OT on TBD Lead PlatformDT/OT on TBD Lead PlatformDT/OT on TBD Lead Platform

SPEC

DT/OTDT/OTDT/OTDT/OT

EOC for Legacy Installs

BaselineMIDS JTRS Schedule

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Threshold/Objective Requirements

Requirement Threshold ObjectiveDev.

BaselineFuture Growth

# Channels Four Four O -

Frequency Bands

Three 2-2000 MHzOne 960-1215 MHz

Three 2-2000 MHzOne 960 MHz-2 GHz

T O

Transceivers Three 2-2000 MHzOne Quad Link-16 (960-1215 MHz)

Three 2-2000 MHzOne Quad 960 MHz-2 GHz

T O

Internal PA Link-16/TACAN (960-1215 MHz)

Link-16/TACAN (960-1215 MHz), 30-2000 MHz

T O*

PA Output 200W 200W, 50W T O*

TACAN Dedicated Module/Appliqué

Waveform T O

GPS Yes Yes O -

Security MSLS MLS T X

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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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• Maintained existing connectors Maintained existing connectors and interfaceand interface

• Added new connector and I/O Added new connector and I/O for:for:– 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 CapabilityHost Interface Capability– Three 1553 MUX channels– Four Ethernet Channels– Four Voice Channels

Front Panel Illustration

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MIDS JTRSan example

TACAN & GPS

Link-16

WNW

DAMA

VHF ATC

• 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

Tactical Data Link

COMMAND & CONTROL

Beyond Line of Site Comm.

Beyond Line of Site Comm.

Tactical picture from off-board

assetsBIG PICTURE

Tactical picture from off-board

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Air Traffic Control

Air Traffic Control

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Example host configuration

HOST

Universal PA

UHF/VHF PA

UHF/VHF PA

WNW

DAMA

VHF ATC

Link-16TACAN

GPS

ETHERNET (Link-16)ETHERNET (WNW)1553 (DAMA)1553 (VHF ATC)

VOICE

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MIDS-JTRS8-Channel Configuration

Black Gateway Bus

Capability•Link-16•7 Programmable Channels•TACAN and GPS•Embedded Link-16 and Band Specific PAs

Band Specific PALink-16 PA

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WNWWNW

Link-16EPLRS

WNWWNW

EPLRS

WNWWNW

HAVEQUICK II

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JTRS/MIDS Ties in 700

legacy Guard and Reserve a/c to main GSTF force

JTRS/MIDS Ties in 700

legacy Guard and Reserve a/c to main GSTF force

Connectivity to GIG, DTIG and theater assets.

Connectivity to GIG, DTIG and theater assets.

Time Critical Targeting (AT-3), intra-flight data transfer, current theater data from

Link 16, WNW data links

Time Critical Targeting (AT-3), intra-flight data transfer, current theater data from

Link 16, WNW data links

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LPI/LPD JTRSWideband Networking Waveform

(Voice, Data, Video)

MIDS-JTRSNetwork Centric Connectivity

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MIDS-JTRSSummary

• 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-JTRSBenefits

• Maximizes portability• SCA extension to DSP (assembler) and FPGA (VHDL) code

• Maximizes portability• Common SDR services available to all waveforms and

applications

• Minimizes PDSS and LCC• Extensive waveform component libraries to facilitate software

reuse

• Maximizes portability• Highly componentized, maximally portable waveform

implementations (GPP then DSP then FPGA

• Minimizes PDSS costs and LCC• Software commonality

• Enables MILS and ensures deterministic waveform performance• Physical channel separation

• Ensures that technical decisions are driven by operational needs rather than by desires of technologist

• Use of validated system-level performance models

• Reduces the number of power amplifiers• Captures state-of-the-art PA technology• Covers specialized Link-16 requirements

• Power amplifier (Link-16/TACAN, 969-1206 MHz @ 200W )

• Allows technical insertion as networking/INFOSEC advances from third party developers through the life of the terminal

• Open architecture networking and INFOSEC SRUs

• Avoids pitfalls of channelized architecture• Universal SRUs satisfy common waveform requirements

• Supports technical insertion and future capabilities• Open-architecture, modular hardware

• Supports all JTRS waveforms• Full 2 MHz to 2 GHz frequency agility in Transceiver

BenefitFeature

MIDS to JTRS architecture features

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Achieving Addition Functionality

ARC-164ARC-164

IFFIFF GPSGPS

MIDSMIDS

FunctionalityVHF/UHFIFFTACANL16GPS

Current Configuration

FunctionalityVHF/UHFIFFTACANL16GPS

EPLRS WNWHAVEQUICK IICOBRAATC VHF DLCellular

ARC-186ARC-186

MIDS-JTRS Configuration