OCCAR Seeks NATO Standardisation of ESSOR Waveforms

摘要

Six European countries are currently working on the development of standardised digital waveforms for the transmission of voice and data for military use. Designated European Secure Software Defined Radio (ESSOR) and involving Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Finland and Poland, the programme is managed by the European Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR). The wideband waveform called ESSOR High Data-Rate Waveform (EHDRWF) for use by ground forces has already been developed. OCCAR is now aiming to have this waveform certified within the framework of NATO's STANAG standardisation plan. A proposal has been made to the relevant NATO working group, says Eric Langlois, OCCAR's ESSOR Business Development Officer. He expects the proposal (STANAG 5651) to be approved in the coming months, following which the certification process can begin. "We want ESSOR products to be standardised by NATO as well," says Langlois, describing OCCAR's strategy.