Tactical Data Links Flashcards
1
Q
State advantages of tactical Data Links
A
Advantages
- Rapid dissemination of tactical info
- Creates increase in SA and increase in synergy
Disadvantages
- accuracy limited to individual platform capabilities or operator input
- platforms implement links differently
- unnecessary or distracting info may result
2
Q
Describe 6 characteristics of TDL
A
- Message standards: procedures and format (M series, K series etc.)
- Media: what is it sent over (wire, RF, fiber, etc.)
- Protocol: governing rules of trasmit or recieve (CDMA, TDMA, etc.)
- Security: encryption (TSEC/MSEC)
- Electronic protection: Jamming, signal CM, data CM (freq hopping)
- Functionality:
3
Q
ID hardware components/terminals and platforms of TDLs
A
Link 11
- strategic assets (E-3, E-8, etc.)
- Computer - encryption - radio - antenna
Link 16
- Tactical assets
- components are the same
4
Q
Describe TDL interoperability and architecture considerations
A
Link terminal - JRE computer - SADL radio
5
Q
ID who is incharge of TDL ops
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Joint interface control officer
OPTASKLINK
6
Q
List 3 parameters required to enter link 16 network
A
Initialization data load - Crypto - time sync
7
Q
List the similarities and differences between TDL and IBS
A
Sim:
- Info transfer
- Common message format
- Various protocols
Differences
- configurable
- producer certification
- man in the loop
- theater vs. worldwide
