Network Management the Future IDLS 2003 Steve

Network Management & the Future IDLS 2003 Steve Bridges Operations support Thales Air operations Defence

Scope • Introduction • Network Management Evolution • Future Development Date, reference ………………. . . & Beyond 2 Defence

Tactical Data Links n 20 years experience of developing Data Link solutions n Implementation of all NATO Tactical Data Links n Message Processing, Data & Track Management Software Development n Turnkey Stand-alone Situational Awareness products n Link-to-link Buffer Systems n Multi-link management systems and understanding n Remote Terminal Management Date, reference n Tactical Mobility 3 Defence

JAPNMS Genesis of the TAO NMS - UK JAPNMS. The JAPNMS facilitates the import of Network Design information and provides: n Daily network planning activities n Dynamic time slot management and violation monitoring n Relay Mode Management Date, reference n Civil Aviation Frequency Clearance monitoring 4 n Remote terminal initialisation and crypto keying. Defence

JAPNMS Date, reference JAPNMS is a fixed installation with 4 ground buffers providing network management coverage of the main eastern UK training areas. 5 The system has three control stations with one being active, one active stand-by and the other offline. Defence

JAPNMS Architecture Core & HCI Terminal Routing Date, reference Stand-by Synchronisation 7 Defence

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: n Joint Force Air Component HQ Date, reference n Joint Interface Control Officers 8 Defence

TJF Architecture Network Buffer Site(s) Terminal 1553 b Terminal Interface Unit NCM Server Workstation NCM Workstation Client Date, reference NCM Workstation Client 9 Defence

TJF Architecture Orbix Talk Server Core Client Display Terminal Routing (Inactive) Stand-by Synchronisation Up to 16 Date, reference 10 Client Display Defence

Capability Map Design Import Export Partitioned Pool Management Timeslot Violation Monitoring Time slot usage FCA Violation Monitoring OPTASK Link Generation Optimise Timeslot Allocations Transmit/Receive Relay Zone Management Duty Factors Actual Terminal Initialisation Connectivity Low Level Timeslot Management Date, reference FCA Violation Prediction 11 Manage CVLLs Theoretical Connectivity Automatic Capacity Re-allocation Defence Over the Air Initialisation IDS/JIC Management

NATO ACCS NCM TAO selected to provide the Link 16 Network Control & Management capability as part of the NATO ACCS LOC 1 programme. Following our assimilation into the Thales organisation this is our first opportunity to marry together the: n Thales Comms DLIP/Link T n ACSI (TRS) Command system Date, reference n and TAO NCM. 12 These products are now being exploited for a number of prospects. Defence

NCM Concept GOALS n Create a solution that facilitates but does not enshrine today’s practice. n Flexibility to enable the evolving policy to be layered on top of the solution. n Allow independent management and operation within a link 16 network. n Allow the devolution of the link 16 network management tasks across the NATO ACCS system. Date, reference n Enable operation of a unified link 16 network with multiple ACCS and non-ACCS entities managing the same network. 13 Defence

Introduction Scope of Supply n L 16 Network Management Software for the NATO ACCS LOC 1 programme. n 7 Licences - 1 MTIF, 1 STVF and 5 V&V sites. Schedule n ITP received Nov 2001. n Contract signed June 2002. n Major ECP introduced May 2003. Date, reference n Revised contract completion June 2005. 14 n Defence Incremental delivery - 7 builds (Build 1/2 completed)

NCM Concept Centralised NCM Approach: n Central NCM, a Network Control & Management System n The NCM provides centralised control over many IDPF providing an extensive suite of functions in support of Operation Network (OPNET) Management. n Terminal Site NCM, an Initialisation & Data Preparation Facility (IDPF) Date, reference n 15 Defence The IDPF provides the capability to construct Initialisation Data Files (IDF), to initialise terminals, monitor terminal health and supports network participation.

NCM Concept AET Sample AET Configurations Library Mgmt & Planning Terminal IDF Construction Network Participation T Central SW Term Site SW T Sub-Network Management Configurations T T T T Date, reference T 16 T T Defence T T T

NCM Concept NCM CLUSTER: n Interconnection of Central NCM and Terminal Site NCMs n Fully capable and selfcontained Network Management capability. Key Date, reference Central NCM 17 Terminal Site NCM Terminal Defence 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.

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. Key Date, reference Active Central NCM 18 Stand-by Central NCM Terminal Site NCM Terminal Defence Stand-by takes over in case of loss of Active Central NCM site.

NCM Concept Belgian Cluster German Cluster When connected, the various NCMs communicate with one another and facilitate sub network management. French Cluster Italian Cluster Date, reference Key 19 Central NCM AWCIES WAN Defence When operating a unified network the Central NCM of each participating nation's cluster may be connected together. Responsibilities are planned in advance but can be overridden at operator discretion at any cluster.

Major New Features For NCM Major New Features n STANAG Edition 3 n Sub Network Management n Multi Net Management Date, reference n Multi Hop Management 20 n Dual Redundancy Defence

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS Defence

Future Developments TAO has committed private venture to study : n Multi Link Management (L 11, Sat-J, JRE) n Multi MIDS Network Management n Multi-terminal type Management n HMI Enhancements Operator Journals n Improved NMS features Date, reference n 26 n Automatic, ‘Dynamic’ management Defence

Conclusion TAO offers: n The most sophisticated, operational Link 16 Network Management software in service today. n The level of support and training demanded by the users of operational systems in the UK and NATO military. n Mature core software. n A low-risk, OTS, value for money solution. n Benefits of UK & NATO European interoperability Date, reference n Long-term future proofing through continued product development. 28 Defence

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