Nano-Satellites at SPAWAR, Dr. David Wayne
Nano-satellites have emerged as a relatively low cost and agile means to deliver communications connectivity. SPAWAR is currently involved in multiple investigations. High-bandwidth Anti-jam LPI/LPD Optical Network (HALO-Net) employs an optical Modulated Retroreflector (MRR) on a 3U nano-satellite. Integrated Communications Extension Capability (ICE-CAP) is a 3U UHF communications satellite that can relay through the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) to provide a connection to a user in the polar region.
Non-linear and integrated Photonic for Wideband RF Processing, Dr. Sanja Zlatanovic
Proliferation of transceivers that generate complex spread-spectrum signals in microwave and mmW created a need for staring RF spectral analysis over large instantaneous bandwidths. Conventional approaches employing banks of narrowband filters or high-speed analog-to-digital convertors (ADC) have scalability limitations. Optical domain processing can provide effective channelization of wideband signals through spectral replication and frequency translation. RF photonic channelizer based on fiber-optics can provide 100% duty cycle monitoring of signals with 100GHz bandwidth by simultaneously detecting 200 channels with 500MHz resolution.
Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Quang Nguyen
ADNS is the tactical Wide Area Network (WAN) for US Navy Internet Protocol (IP) network operations. As the backbone for a robust, dynamic, adaptable, flexible, adjustable, survivable, secure and reconfigurable communications infrastructure, ADNS is a key enabler for information dominance. ADNS serves to further the goals of the Net-Centric Environment Joint Functional Concept(s), which require an end-to-end, secure, reliable, and sustainable IP Network to enable the Joint Navy Operating Concept(s) (JNOC).
CANES OB2 Cyber Security Architecture, Tyler Sadler
First fielded in 2012, Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) is the Navy’s tactical afloat C4ISR network. CANES Object Baseline 2 (OB2) is the next-generation increment and is slated to begin fielding in 2020. CANES OB2 will strengthen cyber security afloat by adopting the Defense in Depth Functional Implementation Architecture (DFIA) standard, introducing micro-segmentation, additional enclave and platform security boundaries, and improved security controls.
Joint Tactical Networking Center (JTNC), Stephanie Su
JTNC operates and maintains the DoD Waveform Information Repository (IR), providing open systems architecture standards and comprehensive waveform analyses of interoperability, security, reusability, and exportability. JTNC facilitates standardization of key waveform application interfaces. JTNC reduces duplication of effort by promoting open architectures, data sharing, and code reuse. By providing access to relevant resources including systematic verification of vendor offerings, JTNC enables to DoD to make informed acquisition decisions.
US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System (BICES), Weden Teng
BICES is used by the US, allies, and coalition partners for the sharing of intelligence and other data. The US gateway provides NATO SECRET connectivity within NATO, the Afghan Mission Network (AMN), and combatant commands, other services and agencies. BICES is a principal conduit for US intelligence to NATO and coalition partners including the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).
Directional Ad-hoc Network Technology (DANTE), Chris Cirullo
Integrating a high-gain, electronically-steered directional antenna with a multi-radio ad hoc network architecture, DANTE provides a high-bandwidth, low-latency, jamming-resistant communications capability for Naval platforms. DANTE has been demonstrated at sea and in the field in exercises such as Trident Warrior and Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX).
Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Payload Characterization Verification (PCV), Rich Sanchez
Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) is the DoD’s next-generation narrowband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system. Incorporating legacy UHF waveforms as well as a new Wideband CDMA (WCDMA) which promising significant capacity gains over legacy, MUOS will provide voice and data to warfighters when they need it. Payload Characterization Verification (PCV) supports test and evaluation activities including exercising the MUOS system outside the bounds of requirement specification.