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Network Management & the Future

Network Management & the Future. IDLS 2003 Steve Bridges Operations support Thales Air operations. Scope. Introduction Network Management Evolution Future Development ………………...& Beyond. Tactical Data Links. 20 years experience of developing Data Link solutions

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Network Management & the Future

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

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

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

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

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

  6. JAPNMS Architecture Core & HCI Terminal Routing Stand-by Synchronisation Defence

  7. 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: • Joint Force Air Component HQ • Joint Interface Control Officers Defence

  8. Terminal Interface Unit TJF Architecture Network Buffer Site(s) NCM Workstation Server Terminal 1553b NCM Workstation Client LAN NCM Workstation Client Defence

  9. Client Display Client Display TJF Architecture Orbix Talk Server Core Terminal Routing LAN (Inactive) Stand-by Synchronisation Up to 16 Defence

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

  11. NATO ACCS NCM • TAO selected to provide the Link 16 Network Control & Management capability as part of the NATO ACCS LOC1 programme. • Following our assimilation into the Thales organisation this is our first opportunity to marry together the: • Thales Comms DLIP/Link T • ACSI (TRS) Command system • and TAO NCM. • These products are now being exploited for a number of prospects. Defence

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

  13. Introduction • Scope of Supply • L16 Network Management Software for the NATO ACCS LOC 1 programme. • 7 Licences - 1 MTIF, 1 STVF and 5 V&V sites. • Schedule • ITP received Nov 2001. • Contract signed June 2002. • Major ECP introduced May 2003. • Revised contract completion June 2005. • Incremental delivery - 7 builds (Build 1/2 completed) Defence

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

  15. NCM Concept AET Sample AET Configurations Terminal Central SW Library Mgmt & Planning IDF Construction Network Participation Term Site SW T T Sub-Network Management Configurations Network Management Configurations T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T Defence

  16. Key Central NCM Terminal Site NCM Terminal NCM Concept • NCM CLUSTER: • Interconnection of Central NCM and Terminal Site NCMs • Fully capable and self-contained Network Management capability. 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. Defence

  17. Key Active Central NCM Stand-by Central NCM Terminal Site NCM Terminal 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. • Stand-by takes over in case of loss of Active Central NCM site. Defence

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

  19. Major New Features For NCM • Major New Features • STANAG Edition 3 • Sub Network Management • Multi Net Management • Multi Hop Management • Dual Redundancy Defence

  20. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS Defence

  21. Future Developments • TAO has committed private venture to study : • Multi Link Management (L11, Sat-J, JRE) • Multi MIDS Network Management • Multi-terminal type Management • HMI Enhancements • Operator Journals • Improved NMS features • Automatic, ‘Dynamic’ management Defence

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

  23. Any Questions? TAO welcome visit to Internal Stand 17 External Stand Defence

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