Global Grid PAD Theater Deployable Communications Part of

Global Grid PAD Theater Deployable Communications Part of the Global Grid 3 May 99 Slide 1

Global Grid Architecture Global Grid PAD Global Grid is the communications utility for the IC 2 S 3 May 99 Slide 2

Tenets of the Top Level Global Grid Objective Architecture Global Grid PAD l “Network centric” – Global network providing continuous connectivity to allow information flow to ALL centers and platforms – All users are “addresses” on the net l As much capacity as we can afford – l Network adjusts as capacity varies Network must be modular and reconfigurable – Adaptable to meet changing battle conditions – Scaleable connectivity and capacity l Extensible – To new configurations – To incorporate new technologies l 3 May 99 Protection matched to threat – Integrated security – Network adapts to match threat – Special links (AJ, AS, LPI) integrated in network Slide 3

Implementation Tenets Global Grid PAD l Plan on every existing comm technology becoming obsolete – Move to a “layered based” Plug-and-Play architecture – Move mission specific functionality to the applications – Focus on modularity and interchangeability l Migrate toward common implementations – Standard baseband interface through IF l Support rapid deployability – Example: reduce SATCOM terminal size and weight l Commercially based where possible. . . – …but need to address military specific requirements security, robustness, and priority l 3 May 99 Military systems when there’s no alternative. . . – …but need to include advanced commercial technologies Slide 4

Global Grid Architecture Work Areas Global Grid PAD Information System Architecture Info Assurance Integration Activity Wireless Network Global Grid Architecture Fixed Base Comms Program Execution Work Areas Deployable Airborne Radios Comms SATCOM PAD Programs Other SPOs 3 May 99 Slide 5

Fixed Bases and Deployed Operations Vision Global Grid PAD • A single network infrastructure interconnecting fixed bases, deployed bases and mobile platforms – Interoperable with other services and DISN – Self configuring network topology • Every node a gateway • Scalable - extensible • Optimal path algorithms through mobile gateways – Nodes connected by high capacity backbone 3 May 99 Slide 6

Fixed Base and Deployed Operations Tenets (1 of 2) l Global Grid PAD Network tenets – Same objective network architecture will be implemented on fixed bases and for deployable nodes (also mobile platforms) – All communications services (e. g. , voice, data, video, etc) will be accommodated as digital data » Network will interface with appliances using a standard set of common languages (e. g. , IPv 6, … - Goal: one common language) – Network routing must include bandwidth management techniques, such as prioritization, congestion control and dynamic routing – Network will be managed by a robust, automated and distributed network maintenance and management capability 3 May 99 Slide 7

Fixed Base and Deployed Operations Tenets (2 of 2) l Global Grid PAD Implementation tenets – Network will security-protect nodes and transmissions between nodes with network/boundary protection and TRANSEC functions – COMSEC protection will be accomplished outside the network using appliance based security devices – Network will be implemented with commercial off-the-shelf equipment to the maximum extent possible » Network will be heterogeneous; i. e, includes IP/ATM, IPv 6, FDDI, etc. – Network equipment provided to fixed and deployed units will have the same look and feel, as a minimum, and as a goal be identical – Network equipment for deployed operations will be packaged for rapid deployment and efficient airlift (e. g. , minimized size and weight) 3 May 99 Slide 8

Theater Deployable Communications Global Grid PAD l l l Primary acquisition program to upgrade and provide ground-to-ground communications to support deployed Air Force operations Users: ACC, PACAF, USAFE, AMC, AFSOC, and NGB Three components – Lightweight Multiband Satellite Terminal – Integrated Communications Access Packages – Network Management System/Base Information Protection 3 May 99 Slide 9

Lightweight Multiband Satellite Terminal (LMST) Global Grid PAD Contractor: Harris, Melbourne FL Description: Deployable satcom terminal operating in both military (X-) and commercial (C- and Ku-) bands interoperable with fielded GMF terminals Features 3 May 99 • Any data rate up to 8 Mbps includes 256 kbps, T 1 and E 1 • Simultaneous on-board and external antenna Dual satellite operation Dual band operation • GMF and TRI-TAC interoperable • Air deployable (C-130, C-141, C-5, C 17, KC-135) • Fully redundant • Quick set up (less than 60 minutes) • Rapid band change (less than 30 minutes) Slide 10

Integrated Communications Access Packages (ICAP) Global Grid PAD Contractor: Motorola, Scottsdale AZ Description: Family of communications modules and accessories providing voice and data switching, multiplexing, on-base transmission, and COMSEC for deployed Air Force operations Features • Packaged in transit cases for deployed operations • Provides DSN, NIRPNET, and SIPRNET connectivity • Interoperable with STEP sites 3 May 99 Slide 11

Network Management System/Base Information Protect (NMS/BIP) Global Grid PAD Contractors: EDS and TRW (ULANA contract) Description: Suites of network management and info protect equipment for deployed Air Force operations Features • Data Manager HP Openview LAN Vision Hub Tool Cisco Works AXENT ITA and ESM • ASIM • Firewall Sidewinder 3 May 99 • Intrusion Detection Workstation Internet Scanner Safesuite Slide 12

TDC Program Schedule Global Grid PAD 95 LMST (85) 96 97 Block 3 7 2 NMS/BIP (116) 3 May 99 01 Block 5 4 4 10 5 5 6 02 03 04 14 05 13 Block 6 14 Block 1 13 13 15 13 20 30 40 50 60 70 6 11 5 18 19 20 20 15 12 8 11 19 20 20 15 Phase 1 Phase 2 20 Ordered Fielded 00 2 1 Ordered Fielded 99 Block 4 Ordered Fielded ICAP (117) 98 10 20 5 18 10 Slide 13

Ongoing Activities - LMST Global Grid PAD l Fielding – Fielded 13 LRIP terminals (10 trailers and 3 transit case systems) l Production – Upgrading 3 transit cases for AFSOC – Integrating 13 production trailers (block 4) for delivery Dec 99 - Aug 00 – Integrating 1 transit case system for AFSOC for delivery Jan 00 l Support – Maintenance: Contractor depot at Harris; transitioning to SSLSM/IC 2 E in FY 01/02 timeframe – Spares: RSPs and depot spares provided – Training: Contractor on-site training; transitioning to Ft Gordon in FY 01 3 May 99 Slide 14

Next Step - LMST Global Grid PAD l Spiral A – Purpose: Demonstrate tri-band hub in actual LMST (bolt on kit for demo purposes only) – Schedule: May 99 l Spiral B [probable block 5 baseline] – Purpose: Demonstrate VME design, tri-band hub, tri-band external antenna, and Ka-band receive capability – Schedule: Sep 99 l Future efforts – New antenna applicable to both transit case system and Kaband – Ka-band send/receive – VME-version of transit case system 3 May 99 Slide 15

Ongoing Activities - ICAP Global Grid PAD l Fielding – Fielded 12 systems l Production – Integrating 11 production systems l Support – Maintenance: Contractor depot at Motorola; transitioning to SSLSM/IC 2 E in FY 00 timeframe – Spares: Ordering RSPs and depot spares – Training: Contractor schoolhouse training; transitioning to Keesler in FY 00 3 May 99 Slide 16

Next Step - ICAP Block 20 Global Grid PAD l Provide new and improved modules – Separate voice and data modules – Secure voice conferencing upgrades to include DSVTs and STEs – Data access autosensing 10/100 Mbps – Small access capability (voice and data) – DS 3 (45 Mbps) radio capability – ATM based OC 3 base backbone l 3 May 99 Migrate to ATM to replace external IDNX multiplexer as required for joint interoperability Slide 17

Next Step - ICAP Block 20 (concluded) l Global Grid PAD Modify configuration kits – Increased flexibility (smaller, more specialized kits) – Provide Redcom switch zone cables with circuit cards – Provide standalone echo cancellation capability l Other – Ensure all major equipment can be powered on and off individually – Provide wiring strain relief on all modules – Provide TACLANE encryptors (if available) – Wireless voice/LAN capability being considered l Current status – ESC developing technical requirements – Apr 99 AC 2 ISRC and MAJCOM/user review – Projecting FY 00 implementation 3 May 99 Slide 18

Ongoing Activities - NMS/BIP Global Grid PAD l Fielding – Fielded 12 systems l Production – Delivering 10 additional systems l Support – Maintenance: Covered by manufacturer’s warranty; transitioning to SSLSM/IC 2 E in FY 00 timeframe – Spares: None – Training: AETC sponsored SNS and BIP courses 3 May 99 Slide 19

Next Step - NMS/BIP Phase 2 Global Grid PAD l l 3 May 99 Add Remedy/trouble ticketing capability Evaluating additional network management and planning capabilities for implementation in phase 3 (FY 00/FY 01) Slide 20

Summary Global Grid PAD l l Global Grid is the communications utility for the IC 2 S TDC is integral part of the Global Grid with three major components – ICAP – LMST – NMS/BIP l TDC developing roadmap outlining phased steps to achieve Global Grid architecture – Specific implementation evolves over time to accommodate new technology and changing ops concepts and requirements 3 May 99 Slide 21