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Defence
Network Management & the Future
IDLS 2003
Steve Bridges
Operations support
Thales Air operations
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Scope
•Introduction
•Network Management Evolution
•Future Development
………………...& Beyond
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Tactical Data Links
20 years experience of developing Data Link solutions
Implementation of all NATO Tactical Data Links
Message Processing, Data & Track Management Software Development
Turnkey Stand-alone Situational Awareness products
Link-to-link Buffer Systems
Multi-link management systems and understanding
Remote Terminal Management
Tactical Mobility
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JAPNMS
Genesis of the TAO NMS - UK JAPNMS.
The JAPNMS facilitates the import of Network Design information and provides:
Daily network planning activities
Dynamic time slot management and violation monitoring
Relay Mode Management
Civil Aviation Frequency Clearance monitoring
Remote terminal initialisation and crypto keying.
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JAPNMS
JAPNMS is a fixed installation with 4 ground buffers providing network management coverage of the main eastern UK training areas.
The system has three control stations with one being active, one active stand-by and the other offline.
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JAPNMS Architecture
Core & HCI
Terminal Routing
Stand-by Synchronisation
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Transportable JAPNMS Facility
More recently the RAF identified the need for a rapid reaction facility to support out of area operations.
The Transportable JAPNMS Facility (TJF) provides an entire Link 16 suite capable of supporting the needs of:
Joint Force Air Component HQ
Joint Interface Control Officers
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TJF Architecture
NCM Workstation
NCM Workstation
NCM Workstation
Server
Client
Client
Terminal Interface
Unit
Terminal
1553b
Network Buffer Site(s)
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TJF Architecture
Orbix Talk
Core
Terminal Routing
Stand-by Synchronisation
Server
Client Display
Client Display
(Inactive)
Up to 16
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Transmit/Receive
Terminal Initialisation
Time slot usage
Duty Factors
Actual Connectivity
FCAViolation
Monitoring
Theoretical Connectivity
IDS/JIC Management
Relay Zone Management
Automatic Capacity Re-allocation
Design Import Export
Timeslot ViolationMonitoring
OPTASK Link GenerationPartitioned Pool
Management
FCA Violation Prediction
Over the Air Initialisation
Low Level Timeslot Management
Manage CVLLs
Capability Map
Optimise Timeslot Allocations
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NATO ACCS NCM
TAO selected to provide the Link 16 Network Control & Management capability as part of the NATO ACCS LOC1 programme.
Following our assimilation into the Thales organisation this is our first opportunity to marry together the: Thales Comms DLIP/Link T
ACSI (TRS) Command system
and TAO NCM.
These products are now being exploited for a number of prospects.
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NCM Concept
GOALS Create a solution that facilitates but does not enshrine
today’s practice.
Flexibility to enable the evolving policy to be layered on top of the solution.
Allow independent management and operation within a link 16 network.
Allow the devolution of the link 16 network management tasks across the NATO ACCS system.
Enable operation of a unified link 16 network with multiple ACCS and non-ACCS entities managing the same network.
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Introduction
Scope of Supply L16 Network Management Software for the NATO ACCS
LOC 1 programme.
7 Licences - 1 MTIF, 1 STVF and 5 V&V sites.
Schedule ITP received Nov 2001.
Contract signed June 2002.
Major ECP introduced May 2003.
Revised contract completion June 2005. Incremental delivery - 7 builds (Build 1/2 completed)
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NCM Concept
Centralised NCM Approach:
Central NCM, a Network Control & Management System The NCM provides centralised control over
many IDPF providing an extensive suite of functions in support of Operation Network (OPNET) Management.
Terminal Site NCM, an Initialisation & Data Preparation Facility (IDPF) The IDPF provides the capability to construct
Initialisation Data Files (IDF), to initialise terminals, monitor terminal health and supports network participation.
Central NCM
Terminal SiteNCMs (1..60)
Terminals(1..60)
TerminalControl &Status
NetworkManagementMessages
J.xMessages
Statistics &PPLI
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NCM Concept
Sample AET ConfigurationsAET
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Library Mgmt & Planning IDF Construction Network Participation
Network Management Configurations Sub-Network Management Configurations
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Central SW
Term Site SW
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NCM Concept
NCM CLUSTER:
Interconnection of Central NCM and Terminal Site NCMs
Fully capable and self-contained Network Management capability.
From a member nation's perspective this configuration would allow the control and management of a Link 16 Network on a day to day basis.
Central NCM
Terminal Site NCM
Terminal
Key
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NCM Concept
A Cluster has a single Active Central NCM and optionally a single Stand-by Central NCM at an alternate site.
Active and Stand-by maintain synchronisation.
Stand-by takes over in case of loss of Active Central NCM site.
Active Central NCM
Terminal Site NCM
Terminal
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Stand-by Central NCM
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NCM Concept
When operating a unified network the Central NCM of each participating nation's cluster may be connected together.
When connected, the various NCMs communicate with one another and facilitate sub network management.
Responsibilities are planned in advance but can be overridden at operator discretion at any cluster.
French Cluster
German Cluster
Italian Cluster
Belgian Cluster
Central NCM
AWCIES WAN
Key
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Major New Features For NCM
Major New Features
STANAG Edition 3
Sub Network Management
Multi Net Management
Multi Hop Management
Dual Redundancy
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FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
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Future Developments
TAO has committed private venture to study :
Multi Link Management (L11, Sat-J, JRE)
Multi MIDS Network Management
Multi-terminal type Management
HMI Enhancements Operator Journals Improved NMS features
Automatic, ‘Dynamic’ management
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Conclusion
TAO offers:
The most sophisticated, operational Link 16 Network Management software
in service today.
The level of support and training demanded by the users of operational
systems in the UK and NATO military.
Mature core software.
A low-risk, OTS, value for money solution.
Benefits of UK & NATO European interoperability
Long-term future proofing through continued product development.
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Any Questions?
TAO welcome visit to
Internal Stand 17
External Stand