Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Server (LPDS)

1. Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Server (LPDS) Pacific JTIDS/MIDS Coordination Committee (PJCC) July 26, 2012 Statement A: Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited (13 JULY 2012)

2. Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Server(LPDS) Brief and Demonstration Agenda • Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Requirement • Link 16 Deconfliction Compliance Process • Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Server (LPDS) • Joint Operating Areas • LPDS Capabilities • LPDS Demonstration • Current LPDS Software Development (V1.2) • Flexibility for International FCAs • Hardware/Software Requirements

3. Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Requirement • US Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA) * • Requires that DoD manage Time Slot Duty Factor (TSDF) in a geographic area • 100% in 100Nm • 400% in 200Nm • Policy for Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction is documented in Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 6232.01 “Link 16 Spectrum Deconfliction” • Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Server (LPDS) - Tool used to ensure Link 16 operations are compliant with geographic area limits defined in FCA * Also known as Certification of Spectrum Support

4. Link 16 Deconfliction Compliance Process • Authorized users schedule events/operations in LPDS • LPDS calculates total TSDF scheduled and determines if compliant with geographic area limits. • If compliant, operation is scheduled • If not compliant, user must initiate a temporary frequency assignment (TFA) and operation is entered as pending • Navy and Marine Corps Spectrum Center (NMSC) and FAA must provide an approved TFA for operation to be scheduled

5. Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Server (LPDS) • Supports the deconfliction process. • LPDS Software under configuration management: • Integrated Product Team (IPT) • Configuration Control Board (CCB) • Current software version is V1.1 • Web-based tool that provides TSDF compliance verification • Calculates TSDF of scheduled events/operations in pre-defined Joint Operating Areas (JOAs)

6. Joint Operating Areas • Event Scheduling • “Into” JOAs • TSDF calculations • - Within JOA • - Adjacent JOAs • JOA Management • Defining new JOAs • - Requires up to 4 points • - Re-run Buffer Zone Check • Distinct Geographic Area • 4 Point Areas • Single Point Areas • Overlap Allowed • Buffer Zones • “Adjacent JOAs” • 100Nm • 200Nm • Google Earth Demo

7. LPDS Capabilities • Scheduling of events/operations • JOA TSDF calculations • Supports the TFA process • Provides E-mail notifications • Reporting capabilities • Restricted Access/Role Based

8. LPDS Capabilities (Scheduling and TSDF Calculations) • Four Step Scheduling Wizard • Select JOA & Time Frame • Determine Current TSDF Levels • Input Event Details • Accept TFA Responsibility (If Required) • Calculations Performed • TSDF Levels in JOA and Buffer Zones • Contention Check • TSDF Available • Existing TFA Check • Traceability • User Info For Each Event • Acceptance of Responsibility for TFA Events

9. LPDS Capabilities (TFAs) • Deconfliction Opportunities • Identifies Need to Review Planned Operations • Provides TSDF Overage Details • Schedule All Events • Allow “Pending” Events to be Scheduled • External Process • Coordination of Multiple Groups • Increase Awareness • Timely Updates • TFA Required Notification • 30 Day Warning • 15 Day Warning • Approval Notification

10. LPDS Capabilities (Email Notifications) • Automated Email Notifications • Event is submitted that requires a TFA • Event requiring a TFA is 30 days away • Event requiring a TFA is 15 days away • A TFA has been approved • A TFA has been denied

11. LPDS Capabilities (Reporting) There are a number of reports available to all users: • Current Ops • Specific Area • Specific Area 200Nm • Network/Crypto • Specific Dates • Organization • POC • Serial Number • Buffer Zones • Buffer Zones 200Nm • FAA Authorizations • Composite • Composite 200Nm An added side benefit is that opportunities for training can be determined from the list of scheduled operations within close proximity.

12. LPDS Capabilities (Roles) • The LPDS provides access and capabilities based on predefined roles and views. • LPDS Administrator • Approves users • Assigns roles • Manages FAA* approved TFA notifications • Posts TFAs to the website • Deconfliction Coordinator • Schedules Events • Deletes Events • Modifies Events • View reports • Read-Only • View reports * FAA: Federal Aviation Administration

13. LPDS Demonstration

14. Current LPDS Software Development (V 1.2) • Estimated Release November 2012 • Modify TSDF values of scheduled operations • Increase/Decrease TSDF • Change Start/End Time • Adjacent JOA Check • TSDF Used in Buffer Zones • Better User Interface • TSDF Matrix • 15 minute Granularity • Refined Table Displays • Website Performance • Enhanced Database Queries • Improved Design

15. Current LPDS Software Development (V 1.2) - Mock-up

16. Flexibility for International FCAs • Data Driven Application • Users, JOAs, Events and TFAs are unique to each Installation • Flexibility in Rules Definition • Buffer Zone Distance • Approved TSDF Limits • Roles/Views

17. Hardware/Software Requirements Software: • Windows Server 2008 R2 • SQL Server 2008 R2 • IIS w/support for ASP and PHP Hardware: • Minimum Required • 1 machine to act as both web and database server • 2Ghz Processor • 4GB RAM • 100GB Hard drive space • Recommended • Database Server • 3 Ghz Processor • 4GB RAM • 100GB Hard drive space • Web Server • 2 Ghz Processor • 2GB RAM • 10GB Hard drive space