Advanced Tactical Data Link (ATDL)

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Advanced Tactical Data Link (ATDL): Military tactical mission requirements include distributed Command and Control (C2), Situational Awareness (SA), navigation, and Cooperative Integrated Fire Control (CIFC). It is critical to collaborate, coordinate and rapidly disseminate combat ID, classification and target assignments across shooters, sensors and weapons. Headway has been made; however, there is an urgent need for increased connectivity and capacity between the tactical and airborne domain to exploit complementary C2, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and targeting for greater mission effectiveness. Current tactical communication capabilities have limited throughput and scalability, insufficient AJ (anti-jam) and LPE (low probability of exploitation) capability, and high latency and network join times. Link-16, the most widely used airborne tactical data link, provides C2, SA, weapons coordination, electronic warfare, and other capabilities, but does not meet emerging throughput, scalability, and latency requirements, especially in high electronic attack environments. Developed in the 1970's, Link-16 still meets the needs for a wide range of missions. Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL) and Cooperative Engagement Capability - Data Distribution System (CEC-DDS) use directional antennas to provide low probability of detection and a high degree of resistance against jamming respectively; however, they are limited in terms of interoperability, configurability, scalability and latency. There is a need for an Advanced Tactical Data Link (ATDL) with technologies to provide the capability to complement these existing links to support naval integrated sensing and weapons coordination and control across air, maritime and ground domains for both manned and unmanned platforms. Such technologies must be auto-configuring and self-adapting network technologies which provide high data bandwidth and low latency communication for integrated sensing and cooperative integrated fire control. Furthermore, these technologies must be jam-resistant, and solutions such as wideband communications, novel antenna techniques, etc. should be considered. Such technologies must also be cost effective and integratable across a variety of platforms. ONR Code 31 seeks proposals for efforts that develop and demonstrate such technologies. These technologies are considered required to enable improvements throughout the communications realms of interest. This effort will develop Science and Technology (S&T) technologies and products that significantly enhance tactical edge communications networks. Solutions are to be delivered at a technology readiness level (TRL) suitable for transition (nominally requiring a TRL of 6) to acquisition POR (Programs of Record). Prior to transition of the technology and products developed here, the capability will first be evaluated via a fleet-lead government-coordinated experimentation process. The challenge is to develop innovative solutions that are sufficiently robust to provide to the warfighter. Potential transition programs include, but are not limited to, E-2D, F/A-18G, F-35, unmanned systems, multiple aircraft via wing or mounted pods, Multiple Ship and special operating forces (SOF) applications, Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS), and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), US Army, USMC and related programs. In order to maximize the usefulness and availability of the solutions and technology developed under this BAA, preference will be given to the development/maturation of systems conforming to open standards. Also, solutions that do not utilize developers' proprietary toolkits or interfaces are preferred. The government may issue invitations to give oral presentations based on evaluation of the received proposals. Proposers are encouraged to review current and recent BAAs to gain insight into related technologies, platforms and programs listed in this BAA. ************************************************************************************************************************************The FULL ANNOUNCEMENT is available on the Grants.gov website by scrolling to the top of the synopsis page and clicking on the "FULL ANNOUNCEMENT" box surrounded by the dotted line at the top of the page.
Federal Grant Title: Advanced Tactical Data Link (ATDL)
Federal Agency Name: Office of Naval Research
Grant Categories: Science and Technology
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: ONRBAA11-021
Type of Funding: Grant Procurement Contract
CFDA Numbers: 12.300
CFDA Descriptions: Basic and Applied Scientific Research
Current Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2011
Original Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2011
Posted Date: Apr 29, 2011
Creation Date: Apr 29, 2011
Archive Date: Jul 15, 2011
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Cost Sharing or Matching: No
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Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
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