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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Distributed Tactical Distributed Tactical
Communications System (DTCS) Communications System (DTCS)
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Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited
Afghanistan
DTCS ROA
DTCS RO
Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited
Afghanistan
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DTCS Netted
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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
DTCS Today
Single Spot Beam
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Iridium Orbiting
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DTCS Architecture
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Loss of Signal
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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
ROAManpack
RO C2
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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
DTCS - RO
Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited