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Slide 128 Jan 05
TACTICAL DATA LINK INTEROPERABILITYTACTICAL DATA LINK INTEROPERABILITY
NATO INTEROPERABILITY NATO INTEROPERABILITY REQUIREMENTS, TESTING AND SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS, TESTING AND SUPPORT WORKING GROUP (IRTS WG)WORKING GROUP (IRTS WG)
TESTING SYNDICATE TESTING SYNDICATE (TDLITS)(TDLITS)
NATO/EAPC UNCLASSIFIEDReleasable for Internet Transmission
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NATO Tactical Data LinkNATO Tactical Data LinkInteroperability TestingInteroperability Testing
(NTDLIOTs)(NTDLIOTs)
Issue 1 – 28 Jan 05Issue 1 – 28 Jan 05
Prepared for the IDLS UK Chapter Meeting - 1 February 2005Prepared for the IDLS UK Chapter Meeting - 1 February 2005
by the TDLITS Secretary, Jon R Milloby the TDLITS Secretary, Jon R MilloIA5Con4IA5Con4
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ContentsContents
■ Through Life Interoperability Planning (TULIP)■ STANAG 5602■ NATO TDL IO Testing Syndicate:
■ History■ Members■ NATO TDL IO Tests■ Testing Cycle■ Results
■ UK Link Interoperability Network (LION)■ Way Ahead:
■ Protocols (TCP/IP)■ Bearer (CFBLNet?)
■ Lessons Learned
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Tactical Data LinkTactical Data LinkThrough Life Interoperability Planning Through Life Interoperability Planning
(TULIP) (TULIP) andand
The Standard Interface for The Standard Interface for Multiple Platform Link Evaluation Multiple Platform Link Evaluation
(SIMPLE) - STANAG 5602(SIMPLE) - STANAG 5602
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IntroductionIntroduction
■ To determine TDL Interoperability (IO) it is necessary
to carry out IO TestingIO Testing
■ This can be undertaken at 3 levels
■ Through paper analysis
■ Through interconnection of platform rigs or simulatorsThrough interconnection of platform rigs or simulators
■ Through live trials
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TDL IO Testing within TDL TULIPTDL IO Testing within TDL TULIP
National TDL StandardsDocumentation
InteroperabilityRequirements
DTDL- IRS Part I Multi-Link
Single Link(L11, L16, L22)
SID
IOM
IOAs
IOM Database
Platform Implementation Difference Document
Platform IO Requirement
Platform Operational Specification
General Health Check
Targeted Testing
Multi-Platform IO Trials
Implementation
Test Indices
Integration Testing
Problem Reports
Trials
Exercises
Operations
FEEDBACK
FEEDBACK
FEEDBACK
FEEDBACK
National & International
Technical Review
Network Designers
Front Line
Operational
International
Operational Planners
E-3D UKAEW
UKFighter etc
IDF/IORNo:
1.1.1
PIR/IER Matrix
Specification
Platform Implementation
IO Testing & Assessment
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TDL IO Testing within the CADMID CycleTDL IO Testing within the CADMID Cycle
Concept
Initial Gate
Assessment Demonstration
Main Gate
In ServiceManufacture
In Service DateContract Let
IO Evaluation
PIR/IER
PIDD/PRDD
P-SLIRS/PRS
IOM Entry
TDL Stds Changes
DCP/DLCP Platform Impact Assessment
PRDD/PIDD Maintenance
Testing/Operations
Problems
USERS!Acquisition Staff
Capability Manager & Requirements Manager
Services Users
Disposal
Integration
Development
In-Service
Modification
Operational
Requiremen
t
ProjectDefinition
In-Service Use
Accep
tance
Standards,IOAs & IOEs
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SIMPLE Development (1)SIMPLE Development (1)
■ In order to conduct TDL IO testing by interconnecting
ground rigs of all types (e.g. simulation, integration
facilities etc.), a common standard was required
■ STANAG 5602 was developed to:■ Define a single interface standard to support TDL IO testing by
supporting the interconnection of rigs of all kinds
■ Utilise existing commercial and international standards to
minimise life cycle costs
■ Provide the connection of SIMPLE compliant rigs to support other
activities, such as training
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SIMPLE Development (2)SIMPLE Development (2)
■ Technical approach agreed at the (then) Ad Hoc Working Group (AHWG) on NATO Common Interoperability Standards (NCIS) Testing in Feb 96
■ Decision was to:■ Not create a totally new protocol■ Utilise the US Navy SPAWAR GATEWAY protocols with minor
modifications and additions■ Use IEEE Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)
■ Issue 1 of the Standard technical approval granted in Feb 97 and the SIMPLE Project Team established under the (then) NATO Interoperability Environment Testing Working Group (NIETWG)
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SIMPLE Development (3)SIMPLE Development (3)
■ Edition 1:■ Ratified & Promulgated by Director MAS/NAS on 8 May 01
■ Edition 1 Amendment 1:■ Ratified and Promulgated by Director MAS/NAS on 21 Mar 02
■ Edition 2:■ Currently awaiting Ratification
■ Edition 2 Amendment 1:■ The STANAG will be amended when there are 10 or more
SCPs agreed to Section F of the Supplement (early 05)■ Draft Edition 3:
■ Specifies the restructuring of the STANAG to incorporate TCP/IP (Mandatory) and UDP/IP (Optional) protocols for a Wide Area Network (WAN)
■ NATO Effective Date (NED) – 1 Sep 06
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STANAG 5602 LimitationsSTANAG 5602 Limitations
■ STANAG 5602 has the following limitations:■ Time of Arrival (TOA) information is not transferred over WAN■ MIDS/JTIDS Round Trip Timing (RTT) cannot be supported:
■ Data is available to allow SIMPLE Nodes to derive this information
■ Messages from a real terminal connected to the WAN will not be retransmitted to other rigs in the same timeslots:
■ Although other characteristics such as Network Participation Group (NPG) for MIDS/JTIDS are retained
■ Receipt Compliance (R/C) processing is dependant upon the level of Terminal emulation implemented by the SIMPLE converter
■ Terminal related functions are not supported for IO Testing, e.g.:■ Relative Navigation■ Time Slot Management, etc.
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The NATO Tactical Data Link The NATO Tactical Data Link Interoperability Testing Syndicate Interoperability Testing Syndicate
(TDLITS)(TDLITS)
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TDLITS OverviewTDLITS Overview
■ The NATO Tactical Data Link Interoperability Testing
Syndicate (TDLITS) has been conducting TDL IO
Testing since Apr 99
■ The TDLITS:
■ Is now a Syndicate of the Interoperability Requirements,
Testing and Support Working Group (IRTS WG) - SC/2-WG/5
■ Is responsible for maintaining the common standard to enable
the interconnection of TDL integration rigs and simulators -
SIMPLE STANAG 5602
■ Conducts major NATO-wide TDL IO Tests twice a year
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TDLITS MembersTDLITS Members
■ The TDLITS currently has representatives from the following NATO nations and organisations:
■ France■ Germany■ Hungary■ Iceland■ Italy■ NATO:
■ NAEW&C FC and Component■ NAPMA■ NC3A■ NPC
■ Norway■ Spain■ UK (also provides Chairman and Secretary)■ US
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NATO TDL IO TestsNATO TDL IO Tests
■ Major NTDLIOTs are conducted biannually:■ Normally in Apr and Oct
■ Each NTDLIOT:■ Lasts 5 days■ Involves around 25 participating platforms (some Passive)■ May be Single Link or Multi Link with Data Forwading
■ Various organisations take on individual responsibilities:■ US Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) produces Test
Serials and acts as Test Director■ NC3A, the Hague, acts as European Voice Hub
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NATO TDL IO Tests Conducted to DateNATO TDL IO Tests Conducted to Date
■ 11 NTDLIOTs successfully conducted so far:■ Apr 99 Apr 99 SIMPLE Demonstration and IO Test■ Apr 00 Apr 00 MILLO■ Oct 00 Oct 00 DARIO■ Apr 01 Apr 01 FEINGOLD■ Oct 01 Oct 01 BOUWMANS■ Apr 02 Apr 02 CHERNY■ Nov 02 Nov 02 HEWIG■ May 03 May 03 PAPOT■ Nov 03Nov 03 ATCHISON■ Apr 04 Apr 04 UPTON■ Nov 04Nov 04 FRANK HAY
■ Future NTDLIOTs planned for:■ Apr 05Apr 05 RENNER ■ Oct 05Oct 05 ANDERSON
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NATO TDL Testing CycleNATO TDL Testing Cycle
IO ISSUES
(IOIs)
IO A
SSES
SMEN
TS (I
OAs)
IN T
HE IO
MATR
IX (I
OM)
PLATFORM FIXES SOFTWARE
TEST
PLANNING
MEETING
NTDLIOT
CONDUCTED
NTDLIOT REVIEW MEETING(SNAPE)
1.NTDLIOTs are
normally held in Apr and Oct each year
2. The SNAPE analyses the results of each NTDLIOT,
validates new IOIs and closes IOIs which have been
‘fixed’
3. Where necessary, an IOA is raised to
inform the Operational Community of the
effect of the underlying IOI
4. Platform corrects underlying problem in
Host or SIMPLE Converter Software
5. Platform informs Planning Meeting that the
IOI is fixed and ready for re-test
Operational Operational
CommunityCommunity
6. IOI is re-tested and, if fixed, closed
along with any associated
IOA
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NATO TDL IO Test ResultsNATO TDL IO Test Results
■ Bottom Line:■ Platforms participate in NTDLIOTs■ IO disconnects are discovered between participating platforms■ Analysis pinpoints the causes of the disconnects■ IOIs and IOAs are used to document these■ Platforms agree to take remedial action■ Once fixed, the disconnects are re-tested■ If successful, applicable IOIs and IOAs are closed
■ Overall Platform TDL IO is improved■ NTDLIOTs bring Added Value to the entire TDL
Community, including Planners, Operators and Technicians■ NTDLIOT Results (post NTDLIOT 04-02):
■ 429 IOIs discovered during 11 NTDLIOTs■ 74 NATO IOAs raised
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Some Actual Results from NTDLIOTs (1)Some Actual Results from NTDLIOTs (1)
❴ IOI 0204J:■ ‘Platform X did not implement the J12.4 Control message to
terminate control of a controlled unit’■ Raised from the Oct 02 NTDLIOT■ Associated IOA raised – NA019■ Platform X subsequently changed implementation■ Re-tested in May 03 NTDLIOT – fixed■ IOI 0204J and IOA NA019 both closed at the Apr 04 SNAPE
❵ IOI 0286J:■ ‘Platform Y did not implement LOCK ON Value in J12.6 Target
Sorting messages. All messages received with this value were discarded’
■ Raised from the Apr 02 NTDLIOT■ Associated IOA raised – NA039■ Platform Y subsequently changed implementation■ Re-tested in the May 04 NTDLIOT – fixed■ IOI 0286J and IOA NA039 both closed at the Apr 04 SNAPE
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Further Actual Results from NTDLIOTs (2)Further Actual Results from NTDLIOTs (2)
� IOI 0157J:■ ‘Platform Z was unable to transmit FORCE TELL or EMERGENCY
on own PPLI’ (also applied to 3 other platforms)■ Raised from the Oct 00 NTDLIOT■ Associated IOA raised – NA031 – against 3 other similar types■ Platform Z subsequently changed implementation■ Re-tested in Nov 03 NTDLIOT – fixed in Platform Z■ IOI 0157J closed at the Nov 03 SNAPE and NA031 amended to
remove Platform Z� IOI 0376J:
■ ‘C2 Platform A does not set ENV/CAT in a J7.6 Filter Implementation Request’
■ Raised from the Nov 03 NTDLIOT■ Associated IOA raised – NA069■ Platform A has yet to change implementation■ IOI 0376J and IOA NA069 remain open
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Example NTDLIOT - Apr 04 ObjectivesExample NTDLIOT - Apr 04 Objectives
■ To test IO Issues from previous NTDLIOTs■ To evaluate how each system implements the Link 11/16
messages in the following areas:■ Air, Surface, and Subsurface Tracks■ Identification Conflict/Resolution■ IFF/SIF ■ Data Update Requests■ Special Codes
■ Control of F-3 fighters, including:■ Achievement full digital control■ Assignment of missions■ Receipt of fighter sensor data/fighter engagement status
information ■ Exchange of Land (Ground) data ■ Free Text messages■ J13.2 Specific Types
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Example NTDLIOT - Apr 04 ParticipantsExample NTDLIOT - Apr 04 Participants
Link 16
Link 11
CV/LHD
E-3D
F-3 Tornado
E-3A
E-3F
JIMES
SPAWAR - SD
DLS
F-3 SIM
LION CSF
C2M SIMCDG
NPC
GBADOC
F123
JSTARS
NC3A
Active
Passive
Monitor only
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Current UK LION PlatformsCurrent UK LION Platforms
E3-D Rig (RAF Waddington)
RIU RIU F3 (Frimley)
LBTS (Portsdown) – T42/CVS
RIU
SKASaC (Crawley)
InternationalConnection
SpareConnections
Central Simulation Facility
RIU = Rig Interface Unit
L11/16
UK Tanker RIU
L11/16
L16
L16
L16 RIU
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UK LION Future PlatformsUK LION Future Platforms
■ Eurofighter Typhoon■ Nimrod MRA4■ ASTOR■ TJF■ ASTUTE■ T45■ Current UK policy mandates that future UK platform
rigs must be SIMPLE compliant■ LION also has growth potential to accommodate
additional data links e.g. Link 22, IDM, SDL etc.
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Types of UK LION TestsTypes of UK LION Tests
■ UK Link Interoperability Network (LION)■ 3 Types of LION Tests:
■ System Wide Checks:■ Multiple UK rigs establishing general IO, providing a
system health check opportunity to build confidence in IO of new/modified platforms
■ Focused Tests:■ Selected rigs investigating/isolating specific IO Issues■ Ties in closely with live and paper based testing (IOEs)■ Responding to operational (real world) feedback, JPEG
reports and other problem tracking mechanisms such as IOAs from the IOM
■ International Tests:■ NATO-wide testing■ Nationally driven discrete testing (e.g. 1 vs. 2 or 1 vs. 3)
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Joint & Multi-National Interoperability Assurance NetworkJoint & Multi-National Interoperability Assurance Network
Other DFTSservices BT Cellstream
RAFRAFWaddingtonWaddingtonLSRCLSRC
LBTSLBTS
AEGIS TrialDe-risking
Dec 03Successful
Connects to GD Oakdale
E3
Nimrod
LION
T23 SIF
T42 SIF
T45 MISC
CVF ?
UK CEC
RNCSS
LION
ASTOR
RAFCCIS
LSRC - RAF
Waddington Trial
De-risking
Connects to Strategic Ranges
LBTS-LSRC TrialDe-risking
May 04Successful
Full Network Integration
TrialDe-risking
GBADISTAR ?
AWC
ARTDARTD
Connects to US
Connects to NC3A
Connects to NITEWorks / Industry
DFTS/BT FHB
Service
JMNIAN
DCSA Access Node
Multiservice Access Switch
ISDN2/TacISD
N IP
VoiceVideoData
CATAPAN
BT Access Node
IP
Voice
Video
Data
CATAPAN
DCSA Access Node
ISDN2/TacISDN
IP
VoiceVideoData
CATAPAN
DCSA Access Node
Multiservice Access Switch
ISDN2/TacISDN
IP
VoiceVideoData
CATAPAN
DCSA Network Management
Node
CFBLNet
DII
JOCS ?
JSF
X21/V11
Multiservice Access Switch
Multiservice Access SwitchGATE
CORMORANT
BISAsBOWMAN
Ptarmigan
CIP
FALCON
SKYNET 5
SKYNET 4 Emulator
CLANSMAN
LBTSLBTS
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Way AheadWay Ahead
■ STANAG 5602 Edition 3 has been restructured to
incorporate TCP/IP protocols for a Wide Area Network
■ The TDLITS:■ Plans to start using TCP/IP (instead of Bi-synchronous)
protocols w.e.f. NTDLIOT 06-02
■ Is considering using the Combined Federated Battle Lab
Network (CFBLNet) as the bearer for future NTDLIOTs (instead
of the current Point to Point ISDN connections)
■ Is currently developing a migration plan for the above 2 steps
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Combined Federated Battle Lab Network (1) Combined Federated Battle Lab Network (1)
■ The CFBLNet was established by the NATO
Consultation, Command and Control Board (NC3B) in
2001:■ No single nation owns the CFBLNet infrastructure■ Each member nation is responsible for the funding and
maintenance of its own systems, which hook into the backbone
at a defined Point-of-Presence (POP)■ Each country is responsible for funding its own experiments■ The Advanced Information Technology Services-Joint Program
Office (AITS-JPO) in Arlington, Virginia (US) maintains day-to-
day control of the network and co-ordinates activities on the
network
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384KBISDN
(Backup)10MB
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34MB
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6 MB variableCTDC
Tunneys Pasture
CAPortsdown West
UKIT Zentrum der
Bundeswehr Euskirchen
GE
Centre d'Electronique de l'Armement (CELAR)
Bruz
FR
NDLO/CISKolsås
NO
JISA WellingtonNZ
AITS-JPOArlington, VA
US
DSTO FernhillCanberra
AU
NC3AHague, NL
NATO
ACTNorfolk, VA
NATO
RAF Molesworth, UK
Wahiawa, US
Primary JWIDLillehammer, NO
NATO
2 MB
EUCOMStuttgart, GE
US
? MB
USFKYongsan, Korea
US
? MB
6 MB
At 3 May, 2004
Combined Federated Battle Lab Network (2)Combined Federated Battle Lab Network (2)
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NATO TDL IO TestsNATO TDL IO Tests - Lessons Learned - Lessons Learned
■ Connecting Rigs together:■ Achives a cost effective solution
■ Can de-risk subsequent live trials, exercises and operations
■ NATO nations and organisations are using NTDLIOTs as the primary method of TDL IO Testing
■ NTDLIOTs are used to:■ Conduct testing which would otherwise not be possible, by any
other means, without assembling difficult-to-secure international assets
■ Identify and correct any TDL IO Issues
■ Address operational IOIs
■ Improve overall TDL IO