Advanced Link 16 Training, Encrypted, Jam-Resistant Tactical Data Link (TDL)

Advanced Link 16 Training, Encrypted, Jam-Resistant Tactical Data Link (TDL)
Advanced Link 16 Training, Encrypted, Jam-Resistant Tactical Data Link (TDL)

Link 16 is an encrypted, anti-jamming tactical data link (TDL) network used by the United States and NATO allies to establish situational awareness among dispersed combatants by sharing information on public communication links

Link 16 was created by the US military to improve the functionality of TDL. The core of Link 16 is the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) DLS

MIDS LVT represents the latest generation of Link 16 devices, which integrates secure data and voice into a small, affordable and highly reliable unit.

Link 16 can usually be switched over radio frequency (RF) bearers, although it can be switched over fixed telephone, satellite, and serial links. Data encryption and frequency hopping technology can ensure that Link 16 is both anti-interference and safe.

Link 16 operates on UHF frequencies, so direct communication is possible only when the transmitter and receiver are in sight. But the Link 16 protocol allows information "Relay" through other platforms.

Link 16 uses Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) to provide multiple simultaneous communication paths through different networks. Considering the safety of other systems and the standard of airborne situational awareness, Link 16 is considered by the U.S. Air Force to be a key factor in saving lives in multiple theaters because the system provides enhanced situational awareness.

Contrary to other communication link waveforms, link 16:
  • Improves security
  • Improves jam resistance
  • Improves situational awareness
  • Increases data throughput
  • Increases capacity of information exchanged

Link 16 Provides :
  • Secure voice capability
  • Relative navigation capability
  • Precise participant location and identification.

A new feature focuses on concurrent multiple reception (CMR), where the radio can simultaneously demodulate and decrypt multiple messages from multiple users. This works when the car radio picks up 3 or 4 stations simultaneously instead of zeroing a single FM station.

Advanced Link 16 Training by Tonex covers
  • Advanced Link 16 concepts
  • Link 16 network architecture
  • Link 16 planning
  • Link 16 security
  • Link 16 cybersecurity
  • Link 16 operation
  • Link 16 management.

Operational activation of Link-16 network has multiple steps such as :
  • Overall coordination planning by joint planners with overall coordination plan
  • Designation of net time reference(s)
  • Interoperability roles
  • Crypto allocations.

Training Objectives :
  • Make out the stirring factors behind Link 16
  • Define the key features of Link 16
  • Identify challenges in Link 16 planning, operation and management
  • Plan the Link 16 network architecture
  • listing the functional requirements, operational requirements, security and performance targets for Link 16
  • Specify Link 16 radio operations and protocols
  • Review the Link 16 system acquisition and session setup procedures
  • Explain Link 16 synchronization operation and use of signals
  • Explain advanced Link 16 planning, management and operational aspects
  • Explain the key operational scenarios for Link 16 deployment

Course Outline :
  • Overview of Link 16
  • Link 16 Signal Processing
  • Advanced Link 16 Network Planning and Management
  • Link 16 Network Design and Capacity Calculation
  • Link 16 System Life cycle Planning and Management
  • Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP)
  • Link 16 System Engineering Guidelines
  • Advanced Link 16 Network Planning, Design Network Management
  • Link-16 Penetration Test Techniques

Tonex offers nearly a dozen courses in Link 16 Training


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