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Distributed Tactical Communications System (DTCS). Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Afghanistan. Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. DTCS RO. DTCS ROA. Afghanistan.
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Distributed Tactical Communications System (DTCS) Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited
Afghanistan Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited DTCS RO DTCS ROA
Afghanistan Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited
DTCS Netted Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited
Single Spot Beam DTCS Today • Single Vehicle, Single Beam: • OTH, OTM, BLOS connectivity no ground infrastructure • Tactical Netted Broadcast Voice or Data (not telephony-based) • PTT (<2 sec delay) • PLI Inject to C2PC and GCCS • Point-to-Point capability retained • Increased reliability; greater voice quality • 160 km/100 mi range @ 95% Reliability • Scaleable up to 250 nets • Security: Commercial 256 AES encryption • Commercial GPS Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited
Iridium Orbiting Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited
DTCS Architecture Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited
Loss of Signal Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited
Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited
Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited Manpack ROA Handset Roadmap • Features: • Reduced Combat Load • Improve usability and ruggedized form factor • Increased C2 capability enabling: • OTM text, chat, PLI, SA, other data, images, etc. • Type 1 Suite B (medium assurance) • Enables separation of red and black data • Secret coalition-releasable RO C2
DTCS - RO • RO: Radio Only - Blk 0 • Specialized board • Leverages other Government investments • Can be produced in large quantities • Small form factor • IP-67 compliant • Long-term solution • Experimentation LRIP – 20 ea • Battery: Lithium CR123 • Delivered Mar 09 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited