Tactical Data Link Systems and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) - Technology Developments and Interoperability Issues

摘要

With the increasing importance of sharing computer-based information between tactical platforms, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is aware of the need to enhance its ability to distribute such information, to those who need it, in a timely fashion. There are many systems available or being developed that can contribute to meeting this requirement. This report describes the capabilities provided by a selection of technologies, considered to be of potential relevance to the ADF. This includes enhancements to Link-16, the Improved Data Modem (IDM), Link-22 and the Common Data Link (CDL). A discussion of the interoperability issues that need to be considered when implementing any such systems in the ADF, is also included.