Additional support for tactical data link processing and translation introduced by Curtiss-Wright
ASHBURN, Va. – The Curtiss-Wright Corp. Defense Solutions Division in Ashburn, Va., is offering support for additional message types used by the U.S. and NATO nations, including automated OPTASKLINK, Airspace Control Order (ACO), and KML processing for the company's TCG HUNTR Multi-Link tactical data link Hub and Network Translator intelligent translation gateway software.
HUNTR now also features built-in capability for experimental CESMO features. Before HUNTR, users of legacy tactical data link gateways had to contend with incomplete and cumbersome implementations that required expert operators and non-intuitive, real-time control.
To eliminate these challenges and simplify the tactical data link gateway user experience, HUNTR processes and translates several incompatible TDLs into one software gateway.
HUNTR enables the operator to add or remove TDLs and manage data flow between the links. HUNTR's easy-to-use graphical user interface is designed for touchscreen or keyboard-and-mouse operation. It also helps identify terminal/radio operational status, routing errors, and other areas in need of attention.
Processing and translation
HUNTR automates the processing and translation of several simultaneous digitally aided close air support (DACAS) missions between ground JTAC kits equipped with VMF or CoT radios and air/land/sea Link 16 assets.
HUNTR uses intelligent filtering for controlling data flow in cases where the sending and receiving tactical data links have disparities in information capacity or where information overload is a concern.
Routing and forwarding are performed in accordance with applicable US MIL-STD and NATO STANAG standards as well as industry and military best-practices. For more information contact Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions online at www.curtisswrightds.com.
