Military Communications Systems

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INDEX

SACNET��� Networks�and� Digital�Radio�Satellite

CommunicationsNetwork

communications�vehicles�

integration

systems

Network integration

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SACNET�– Conception

�Secure satellite communications system.y

� Star topology Network.

� One -1- anchoring station (Hub).g ( )

� Twenty -20- remote locations.

� High capacity full-duplex links.

� Geostationary satellite.

� C band operation. Option for Ka band

� Modular and open Network.

� Centralized management.

� IP-based design.

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SACNET�– Anchoring�station

� Fixed station operating as communications nodenode.

� Full duplex link with each remote location.

� One carrier per link (carrier capability up to 2Mb )2Mbps).

� IF interface: L band. Satellite access: C band.

� User channel integration trough Ethernet interface (IP).

� Capability to support customer-provided tiencryption.

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SACNET�– Anchoring�station

� Indoor equipment (baseband) and Outdoor(baseband) and Outdoor equipment (RDFQ)

� Antenna diameter: 4.8m.

Ci l l i ti f d� Circular polarization feed.

� Transceiver power: 250W.

� QPSK modulationQPSK modulation.

� 1:1 redundancy for the radiofrequency subsystem.

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SACNET�– Remote�stations

� Modular architecture: baseband subsystem and radiofrequencysubsystem and radiofrequency subsystem.

� Full duplex link with the anchoring station.

� Single-carrier of up to 2Mbps.

� IF interface: L band. Satellite access: C bandaccess: C band.

� Local Control & Monitoring.

� Baseband interface: Ethernet (IP).

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SACNET�– Remote�stations

� Indoor equipment (baseband) and Outdoor equipment (radiofrequency).

� Antenna diameter: 2.4m.

� Circular polarization feed.

� Transceiver power: 100W.

� QPSK modulation

� Single design (no redundancies). CONTROLLER

IP SATELLITE MODEM

IP ROUTER(GATEWAY)

User IP channels

IP

SPECTRUMVVacIP

TX

RX

L BAND

TRANSCEIVER

TX

RX

TX

RX

L BAND

C BAND

Vac

SPECTRUM ANALYZER

Vac

Vac

Vac

IF DISTRIBUTION UNITLAPTOP

COMPUTER

Vac

LNA/LNB2.4m

ANTENNA

UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM and

POWER DISTRIBUTION FANS

INDOOR RACK

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SACNET�– Centralized�network�management�system

�Modular system concept based on several units.

� Equipment Control & Monitoring (local and remote).

� Access planning unit.

� Network operation unit.

� Carrier monitoring unit.

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SACNET�– Scope�of�supply

� One -1- anchoring station (hub).

� Twenty -20- remote stations.

� One -1- centralized Network supervision system.

S l d i t ll ti f th h l N t k� Supply and installation of the whole Network.

� On-Site (hub) acceptance test.

� On-Site (hub) training (Operation & Maintenance)On Site (hub) training (Operation & Maintenance).

� Technical documentation (Operation & Maintenance).

� One -1- year warranty.

� DDU according INCOTERMS 2000.

� Civilian works not included.

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Networks�and�communications�vehicles�integration

� Based on TACS system, developed for the Spanish ArmySpanish Army.

� Deployed and fielded since 1999.

� More than 400 stations have been delivered with 21 diff t fi ti21 different configurations.

� PAM and Andalucía Networks for NATO HighReadiness Forces (L).

� 12 LEON nodes and 31 MERIDA vehicles have been delivered to the UME (Spanish Military Emergency Unit).

St t f th t f t k� State of the art for emergency networks.

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C4ISR ON LINE SYSTEM INTEGRATION

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C4ISR ON LINE SYSTEM INTEGRATION

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C4ISR ON LINE SYSTEM INTEGRATION

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Networks�and�communications�vehicles�integration�Ͳ Expertise

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Networks�and�communications�vehicles�integration�Ͳ Expertise

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Networks�and�communications�vehicles�integration�Ͳ Expertise

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Network�and�comms vehicles�integration�Ͳ Network�Deployment

HQ

NIOVE MNIOVEͲL

CP�Bon

NIOVEͲMNIOVE L

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NIOVE�Ͳ Communications�Media

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NIOVE�– Vehicle�Architecture

� Data unitƑ ne on BFT softwareƑ ne.on BFT software

� Positioning sensorsƑ GPS / Inertial on the vehicleƑ GPS of the PR4G F@stnetƑ GPS of the PR4G F@stnetƑ GPS of the communications unit

� Interrogator sensorsSophie MF & PR4G (RBCID)Ƒ Sophie MF & PR4G (RBCID)

Ƒ Telemetric designatorsƑ BIFF (STANAG 4579)

C i ti it� Communications unitƑ Manages the communications

• TETRA/TETRAPOL• SATCOM/GPRS/UMTS

VHF/HF• VHF/HF

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Example:�System�diagram�for�shelter�station

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Vehicle�integration�Ͳ Radio�communications

� VHF-ECCM (PR4G) deployed and in use since 1993Ƒ Manufactured under licenseƑ More than 6,000 units delivered, another 5,500 contracted and in delivery (F@stnet)

� More than 2,000 vehicles delivered with 50 different configurations for the vehicular stations

Ƒ LeopardoƑ PizarroƑ MercurioƑ MadridƑ Centauro

� TRC-3000 HF Family

� LOS RadiolinksTRC 4000 in IV & V NATO bands

� Soldier portable PNR-500 Radiotransceptor

� Tactical Equipment for the HF-VHF-UHF bands

� Amper collaborates in the developments for the SDR

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Digital�Radio�systems�Ͳ Introduction

� Motorola has played a key role in ensuring that the standard ETSI DMR meet marketthat the standard ETSI DMR meet market needs.

� It provides users with professional PMR radio multi-vendor solution:

A titi iƑ A competitive priceƑTo protect investments

� Motorola has played a key role in ensuring that the standard ETSI DMR meet marketthat the standard ETSI DMR meet market needs.

� Provides benefits that allow a digital value.

P id fl ibilit t t di d� Provides flexibility to meet diverse needs.

� Facilitates migration from analog systems safely, quickly and at lower cost.

� Maximize the capacity of existing PMR spectrum

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Digital�Radio�systems�– PMR�systems

PMR�systems

ADVANTAGES:• All�in�all• Easy to maintainEasy�to�maintain• Proprietary�Infrastructure• Easy�to�use• Group�Calls• Economic�Terminals

DISADVANTAGES:• Easy to interfere• Easy�to�interfere• Eavesdroppers• Low�spectral�efficiency• Poor�data�Tx• Poor�connection�to�other�systems• Terminal�Limited• Only�voice�and�low�speed�data

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Digital�Radio�systems�– Digital�systems

ADVANTAGES:

DIGITAL�systemsADVANTAGES:• Robustness�and�reliability�of�the�network• Spectral�Efficiency• Security�transfers�are�in�the�air�interface�encryption• Voice and data• Voice�and�data• Terminal�Authentication• All�in�all• Emergency�calls• Group�Callsp• Priorities�(only�TETRA)• Duplex�(only�TETRA)• Integration

DISADVANTAGES:• Investment�in�infrastructure• More�locations�(only�in�TETRA)• Specialized�maintenance• Price�of�Terminals

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Digital�Radio�systems�– TDMA�System

� TDMA9Double voice capacity9Cheaper and more effective use of radio spectrum9Reduces the cost equipment & license9Reduces the cost equipment & license

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Digital�Radio�systems�– Improved�Talk�Time

� TDMA9Enhances the durability of the battery up to 40%9Further improvements to the ‘go-to-sleep’ & power managementFurther improvements to the go to sleep & power management

Analogical & Digital FDMA Digital TDMA

Radio parameters:

• TX consumption: 1700 mA

• RX consumption: 200 mA

Radio parameters:

• TX consumption: 1700 mA

• RX consumption: 200 mAp

• Standby consumption: 60 mA

• Average consumption: 149 mA

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• Standby consumption : 60 mA

• Average consumption: 107 mA

TDMA�ratio:�1 TDMA�ratio:�2

Talk time: 8hrs Talk time: 11.3hrs

Estimate based on capacity 1200mAh battery with a cycle of using 5/5/90

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Digital�Radio�systems�– Improved�Audio�Quality

� Improved Audio Quality9Digital Voice System Inc. (LVSD) + 2 AMBE Vocoder9B k d i i9Background noise suppression9Clear transmission in noisy environments9Noise Reduction at reception9R d th i t f h l i t f d hit i9Reduce the impact of channel interference and white noise

IP DataData IP Data Interface

DataInput

RF TransmissionVocoderAnalogue

to DigitalScrambling & Framing

VoiceInput

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Digital�Radio�systems�– Privacy�and�security

� Privacy and security9Digital systems offer inherent protection against involuntary listeners and scanners.9MOTOTRBOTM also provides ‘scrambler’ protection type (one trillion codes).

Safer�and�more�competitive�users

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Digital�Radio�systems�– Integrated Data�Capacity

� Integrated Data Capacity9Best-in-class GPS module9I d D M d9Integrated Data Modem9Standard UDP / IP - IP Application Compatibility9IP adress (IPv4)92kb t t d d t l t92kbps approx. protected data slot9Future improvements: double transmission capacity with the dual-slot data9Standard USB connection9Text Messaging9Text Messaging9Direct radio to radio or through third-party applications9Pre-programmed messages entered via CPS (30 messages)

Increase�Productivity�and�Competitiveness

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Digital�Radio�systems�– IP57�Protection�

� Robust professional working tools

� Lighter and smaller than equivalent analog radios

� Improved environmental protection

A l d Lif T i� Accelerated Life Testing

� Military Standards MIL-STD-810F

IP57

SubmersibleProtection�against�dust

Submersible30�min�– 1�m�water�column

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Digital�Radio�systems�– Programming

� Easy-to-use programming software

� Radio accessory port for USB computer interface

� Supports multiple languages:

9E li h G F h S i h I li R i d P li h9English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Polish.

Basic user interface Advanced user interface

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Digital�Radio�systems�– Maintenance

� Maintenance and diagnosis in analog mode

� No additional digital test equipment required

� Application "Air Tracer" from PC

M i i ffi h i l bl i h� Monitories traffic on the air to solve problems in the system

� Identify configuration issues

Ai Tover-air

USB

Air Tracer

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Digital�Radio�systems�– Migration

DIGITAL

ANALOG

DIGITAL

Easy migration with minimal cost

� MOTOTRBOTM radios enable analog operation� Analog and Digital coexistence in the same spectrum� Compliant with existing specifications:

�EN300 086EN300 113�EN300 113

�Digital Mode Channel simple access�Supports channel spacing of 12.5, 20 & 25kHzDoes not require the client to change its frequency plan�Does not require the client to change its frequency plan

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Digital�Radio�systems�– Migration�phases

MIGRATION�PHASES�– PHASE�1

SupportAnalog / Digital

CURRENT RADIOS

Analog repeaterDirect analog

Digital Benefitsin ‘Local’ mode

Analog RepeaterChannel 1

OR

Direct analog connection

MOTOTRBOTM MOTOTRBOTM

MOTOTRBOTM repeater Analog

MOTOTRBOTM MOTOTRBOTM

Direct digital connection

010011010110010010MOTOTRBO repeater(in analog mode)

Analog RepeaterChannel 1

010011010110010010

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Digital�Radio�systems�– Migration�phases

MIGRATION�PHASES�– PHASE�2

MOTOTRBOTM

Full benefits of the di it l t

MOTOTRBOTM repeaterin digital mode

digital system

2 digital channelsin digital modeMOTOTRBOTM

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