Architecture Assessment Tool (AAT)
The Architectural Assessment Tool (AAT) is aimed at assessing the impact of passing IP through Tactical Data Links (TDLs) – in this case Link-16 – and to and from Link-16. The AAT consists of a Planning capability and a Simulation capability. The AAT system is an integration of SINCGARS IP modeling and simulation components with models and simulation components from the PSI Link-16 Network Management System (NMS).
My tasks for the Architecture Assessment Tool included:
- Planning tool for combined scenario creation:
- Retain Link-16 platform manager.
- Add SINCGARS deployment planning functions.
- Validation tool for combined performance measures:
- Merge performance measures for each radio system.
- Move SINCGARS into Korean theater:
- This involves redeployment of SINCGARS platforms into the Link-16 Korona scenario in a tactically logical manner.
- Merge Event handlers & Graphics (for both planning and validation tool).
- Retain SINCGARS Mission Thread model, add new messages to support messaging through Link-16.
- Design and add new Gateway model for interconnection of SINCGARS networks with Link-16 Networks. The Gateway models will support:
- Bi-directional passage of SINCGARS traffic through Link-16.
- Bi-directional exchange of messages between a SINCGARS platform and a Link-16 platform.
- Share same RF propagation models (PSI Fast Propagation Prediction System – FPPS).
- Design two pairs of new networks for Korona that will support SINCGARS message handling.
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