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Interoperability and Datalinks
Interoperability and Datalinks
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We provide specialist independent support to various tactical data link procurement programmes. Our facilities include a deployable capability to support flight trials and data link interoperability analysis.

To accompany our trials facility we have developed the PC-based software tool MIDAS, to analyse Link 11, JTDS/Link 16 interoperability.
MIDAS was used support to military operations in Bosnia, Kosovo and Gulf War 2.
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AmandA is a new and flexible online automated analysis system that complements MIDAS and minimises the time spent managing and carrying out data link analysis. Our most recent activities in facilitating data link capabilities into service include support of the following platforms:

  • E-3D
  • Nimrod MRA4 and Nimrod MR2
  • Royal Navy Merlin
  • Sea King Mk7 ASAC
  • Future platforms such as Future Joint Combat Aircraft and Unmanned Air Vehicles
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Recent highlights of our research work have been:

  • Data link message translation
  • UAV Relay Applications
  • Alternative Applications for data links e.g. Imagery Transfer
    Network management
  • UK/US Policy issues and the impacts of threats e.g. GPS L5

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Our present research work is directed towards the following:

  • Adaptive Joint C4I SR Node (AJCN)
  • Improved Situation Awareness through CEC/JTIDS co-working
  • Extension of Sensor Networking (e.g. CEC) to Land & Littoral Environments
  • Beyond Line of Sight concepts for Joint Data Network Range Extension
  • Vulnerability of Data links
  • Use of Data links information by Planning Networks
  • Frequency Clearance Agreement


With our long history of active participation in international working groups and committees, we are at the forefront of defining and applying current and future generations of protocols and standards for voice and data communications. We are centrally involved with:
  • Programmable Digital Radio (PDR)
  • STANAG 5066
  • IDM and VMF (MIL-STD-188-220C and MIL-STD-6017)
  • Data links for tactical WANs and LANs.

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