Extending the Wireshark Network Protocol Analyser to Decode Link 16 Tactical Data Link Messages

摘要

This technical note describes the development of a tactical data link message dissector for the Wireshark network protocol analyser. Link 16 is a United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organization standard for secure real- time exchange of tactical information between warfighting units. Concurrent with military adoption of Link 16 equipment, training simulators are being fitted with simulated tactical data links. The extensions made to Wireshark provide simulation engineers with a tool to troubleshoot Link 16 simulations.