Norman Jones Senior Engineer

13 Jan 2005

Application of Net-Centric, Application of Net-Centric, TransformationalTransformational

Communications Technology for Communications Technology for DOD Warfighters and DisastersDOD Warfighters and Disasters

2DISA Support of Customers

Purpose and OverviewPurpose and Overview

• Provide an overview of– Evolutionary Implementation of Transformational Communications

• Based upon Net-centric technology using Everything over IP (EoIP)• Initial focus is on support to DOD deployed warfighters

• Comparable technology has been, applied to natural disasters

• Net-centric technology lends itself to chaotic situations such as disasters• Caveat: this is for informational purposes and is not intended as an indication of DISA policies

“Swords into Plowshares”

3Net-Centric Communications Using EoIP

Evolutionary Implementation of Evolutionary Implementation of Net-Centric,Transfmt CommsNet-Centric,Transfmt Comms

• Transformational Communications include long term systems (e.g., Transformational Satellites) with progress accomplished in evolutionary fashion

• Provide interim capabilities in near term while ensuring consistency with long term architectures

• A Key aspect is a partnership with the military Services/COCOMs/agencies

• Example: Net-centric technology being used to support Iraq operations• Leverage upon DISA systems

• Show a way ahead for evolutionary implementation into operational environment

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-SCPC modem-Serial Trunk -Dedicated PTP circuits

-Multi-access packet-based IP

-Shared DAMA circuits

- IP-routing on-board

- Transformational Satellites

Today’sTransponded

SATCOM

Far-termProcessingSATCOM

IP Net IP Net

IP

Packet BasedMeshed Service

IP

IP Net IP Net

IP

Near- & Mid-termTransponded

SATCOM

IPv6 PolicyIPv6 Policy

IP-based Apps

IP Modem Std

Convergence Routers

Commercial IP ModemsTrends:

JTRS

Migration to Net-Centric Comms Over SATCOM

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Evolutionary TC Architecture Based Upon EoIP

IP phone/STE

IP Phone/softphone

Unclas networks

Global Information

Grid/Defense Information

System Network

VTCNet-centric Enterprise

Services (NCES),Defense Collaboration Tool

Suite, etc.

Classifiednetworks

SATELLITE SYSTEMS

IP-BasedApplications &

Services

Deployed WarfightersService, Agency, Combatant Command

DISN/GIG

IP-BasedApplications &

Services

IP SATCOM Modem/Router

IP SATCOM Modem/Router

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Approach for Transformational Communications

Leverage upon GOTS and COTS

Exercise/demo to assess technology and ensure operational viability

Achieve progress in increments

Cooperative partnership with COCOMs, military Services and agencies

The grade for almost succeeding at the elegant

solution is F-

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IP Network Management

• Traditional SATCOM based upon serial interface FDMA/SCPC involves M&C of discrete, nailed up SATCOM links

• IP SATCOM modems include routing functionality for BW on demand and use a central controller which has oversight of all the deployed modems in the network– Controller has real time monitoring and control over the

modems

• The network operations centers can have visibility into SATCOM operations– Real time and historical performance data

• Consolidated control of voice/data/video convergence router and IP modems is possible

• Advantage for disasters: deployed operator’s tasks are greatly simplified

M&C

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IP SATCOM Modems

• Traditional muxes/modems are circuit based with TDMs and serial interface SATCOM modems– Circuits over nailed up SATCOM links

• Transformational Comms/EoIP approach can use routers and IP modems and Defense Information System Network– Router to process converged voice/data/video user traffic

– SATCOM modem with IP interface• Embedded security aspects• Centralized management for simple deployed operations

– Efficient use of scarce, expensive space segment by providing bandwidth on demand over SATCOM

– Simplify operations by EoIP

– Seamless Global Information Grid (GIG) interface

Nailed-up SATCOMLinks

Circuits/TDMs

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Test Results and Plans

• Two purposes:– Verify that the technology is operationally

viable– Maintain partnership with the users/military

Services

• DISA, others conduct tests in the lab to assess technology

• Follow on tests are conducted in a partnership with the military Services– Test in operational type environment as

part of military Service test/exercise

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Example of Recent Military Test Using EoIP

Military test which partly morphed into communications support for hurricanes

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QOS for IP based Technology for Deployed Warfighters

• Migration to packet technology requires fulfillment of warfighter attributes– Traffic can have different priorities and attributes

• Priority/QOS required for effective use of the SATCOM WAN and support user traffic properly

• Need assured service for high priority traffic• Lower priority user traffic should be able to use

whatever capacity remains on the SATCOM (or other) BW constrained WAN

• Use of DSCP can be part of the approach• Jones axiom: when IP was created, it was sufficient to

deliver most of the packets, eventually, in some order

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Real Time Services/VoIP

• DISA collaborating with other organizations on Real Time Services

• VoIP is a main area– Prioritization/assured service is a primary topic

• No point in doing VoIP without doing EoIP

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DISA Collaboration with Other Organizations including Support of Disasters (e.g., hurricanes), Next 911

Capitalize upon Net-centric, transformational communications technology

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National Guard Configuration

National Guard communications suites of multiple states were deployed to support hurricanes (initially Katrina, then Rita). DISA provided systems engineering and DISN/Teleport interfaces.

Texas National Guard Comms at Superdome

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National Guard Concept

WMD Unified Command Suite

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GBS Support to JTF-Katrina Efforts

• DISA, in conjunction with the Global Broadcasting Service (GBS) Joint Program Office (JPO), provided communications support. Leverage upon DVB-RCS

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Red Cross Deployed Comms Suite

• Red Cross also fielded net-centric comms suites• Equipment configuration similar to USNORTHCOM,

DOD in Iraq, and others

Red Cross and DISA people and comms suite

18Responsive Communications in Crisis

Transformational, Net-Centric Transformational, Net-Centric Comms Capability SummaryComms Capability Summary

• Capitalizing upon net-centric, transformational communications allows effective, flexible support of user communities

• Various types of traffic (e.g., voice/data/video) can be combined and processed in routers/IP according to the dynamics and priorities of the traffic

• Highly suitable for ad hoc, dynamic situations• Less preplanning is required than with traditional circuit-based technology

• Comparable net-centric technology could apply DOD or other users in disasters where responsive communications is essential • Technology will evolve, work/refinements remain, but no apparent “fatal flaws” in EoIP

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