L-16 Flashcards
What is an NDL
Network Design Load.
What is an IDL
Initialization Data Load. L16 network operating info is defined here and contains the NDL along with additional parameters used by the system external to the L16 terminal. Must be set in JMPS.
What is a PPLI
Precise Participant Location and identification. J2.2 Air J2.3 Surface J2.4 Subsurface J2.5 Land Point J2.6 Land Track
What is LMA
Link16 middleware application
J3.X
Surveillance message
0: Reference pt, areas, segment lines T/R. Weapon Entry Pts
1: emergency
2: air
3: surface
4: sub surface
5: land
6: space
7: EW product
J5.4
ASW message
Acoustic bearing and range
Acoustic contacts, parameter trackers, sensor contacts, fixes
Limited to ten acoustic tracks
How many tracks can L16 hold?
320 surveillance tracks and 50 EW tracks
What can be sent?
PPLI’s, Points (ref., hazards, emergencies, etc.), Surveillance Tracks (not PPLI), Acoustic contacts, Amplification messages, track management reports, threat warning messages, FLIR images, ISAR images, text messages
What is a J14.0 message?
Parametric information (EW PARA)
What cannot be sent?
AIS tracks and ship tracks received on data link
What are the major hardware elements of L16?
MIDS LVT; remote power supply; antennas (2 one fore/upper and one aft/lower); Upper and lower antenna band suppression filters (notch filters)
What is MIDS?
Multifunction Information Distribution System (Low Volume Terminal). Provides jam-resistant, secure, tactical digital data and voice, combat ID, and relative navigation with low probability of exploitation.
What is IPF?
Interference protection feature. Prevents interference that may cause L16 to cease transmission. 4 settings: Low, OVRD, MED, HIGH
What are the major software elements of L16?
Avionics Operational Program (AOP), L16 Middleware Application, Data Fusion
How does L16 interact with AOP?
The brains of the system. Controls and displays all L16 functions, L16 voice control, raw INS and GPS position to MIDS via LMA, ordnance inventory, tactical data management, system management control, comms system controller.