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Link 16 and MIDS Training Bootcamp

Link 16 and MIDS Training Bootcamp is a 5-day special program provides an overview  of the concepts of Tactical Data Links and Link 16 and  MIDS-LVT terminals, their functions and operations, and maintenance as a Link 16 Tactical Data Link Terminal.

TONEX offers a variety of TDL, Link 16 and MIDS training courses  to meet your applications of Link 16/MIDS, and TDL needs. Link 16 and MIDS training courses are fully customized to meet your specific technology, operation, mission or strategy MIDS Specifications and Documentation

Link 16 and MIDS Training Bootcamp introduces the attendees to the various Link 16 will learn Link 16 and MIDS-LVT terminals functions, processes, capabilities, planning, operations and management. Link 16 and MIDS Training Bootcamp is a vendor-neutral course but still covers many aspects of the commercial terminals offered by different vendors.

Vendor-neutral Link 16 and MIDS training, of course, can help your organization embrace the best practices in Link 16 and Link 16 MIDS terminals in a way that vendor-specific training probably can’t. Link 16 and MIDS Terminal vendor-neutral training can also help you build the expertise your organization needs to evaluate Link 16 MIDS terminals and solution providers and ultimately avoid vendor lock-in.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the attendees are be able to:

• Describe principles behind Tactical Data Links (TDL) and Link 16
• Describe what Link 16 is and how operates as a TDL
• Describe the difference between Link 16 with other TDLs and related technologies and protocols such as Link 11, Link 22, SADIL, JREAP and VMF
• List Link 16 protocol, architecture and functional characteristics
• Describe Link 16  functions and applications
• Describe basics of the Link 16 protocol, Link 16 network and Link 16 terminal
• Define Link 16 terminal requirements architecture and design
• Explain Link 16 network design and implementation using MIDS
• List MIDS features and benefits
• Describe principles behind MIDS and MIDS-LVT terminals
• Describe Link 16 MIDS terminals software hardware
• Describe operation of different types of MIDS-LVT terminals
• Describe concepts behind MIDS-LVT (1) and MIDS-LVT (2) terminals
• Describe operational procedures behind Link 16 MIDS terminals

Course Topics

Introduction to Tactical Data Links

• Introduction to Network Centric Warfare
• Overview of Tactical Data Link (TDLs) Solutions
• Introduction to Link 16
• Introduction to Multifunctional Information  Distribution System (MIDS)
• Overview of MIDS/Low Volume Terminals (LVT)

Overview of Link 16

• Link 16 as a TDL
• Link 16 Networking
• Link  16 Benefits and Features
• Link 16  Operation
• Overview of Link 16 Architecture
• Link 16 Terminals, Interfaces and Functions
• Link 16 Network Management
• Link 16 Terminals and Software
• Link 16 Terminals: JTIDS, MIDS and JTRS
• Operation of the MIDS, MIDS JTRS
• Link 16 Terminal Communications Interfaces
• Link 16 Terminal connecting to  X.25, 1553, and Ethernet interfaces
• Link 16 Troubleshooting and Monitoring
• Link 16 Mission Planning
• Link 16 OPTASK Link
• Link 16 Network Planning
• Link 16/MIDS Operations
• Link 16 Network Management
• Link 16 Network Design
• Link 16 System Integration

Link 16 Communication Protocol and Messages

• Features and Functions of the Link 16 Network
• Link 16 System Characteristics
• Link 16 Terminal Waveform and Waveform Generation
• Link 16 Spectrum
• Link 16 Frequencies
• Time Division Multiple Access
• Link 16 TDMA Features
• Link-16 Time Slots and Time Slot Assignments
• Link 16 and Pulses
• Link 16 Networks / Nets
• Link 16 Network Access Modes
• Link 16 Message Packing
• Link 16 Terminal Synchronization
• Link 16 Network Time
• Link 16 Interference Protection Features (IPF)
• Link 16 Time Slot Duty Factor (TSDF)
• Network Roles and Functions
• Role of  Different Types of Network Relays
• Link 16 Gateways
• Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP)
• Link 16 Network Participation Groups (NPG)
• The Link 16 J-series Message
• Link 16 Message Types
• Network Entry
• Precise Participant Location and Identification (PPLI)
• Multinetting
• Range Extension Technique
• Link 16 Network Roles
• Link 16 Terminal Navigation
• Link 16 Terminals
• Link 16 Terminal Restrictions

Overview of Multifunctional Information  Distribution System (MIDS)

• MIDS Terminals
•  Class1, Class2, URC-138, MIDS, MIDS, JTRS, and SFF
• Multifunctional Information Distribution System
• MIDS Terminals
• Link 16 requirements
• US Forces and  Coalition partners
• MIDS Terminals
• Inside a MIDS Terminal
• JTIDS, MIDS and JTRS
• MIDS-JTRS
• Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS-J)
• Multifunctional Information Distribution System on Ship (MIDS-On Ship)
• Multifunctional Information Distribution System: Fighter Data Link (MIDS-FDL)
• Multifunctional Information Distribution System: Low Volume Terminal (MIDS-LVT(1))
• Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminal 2/11 (MIDS-LVT 2/11)

Overview of Multifunctional Information  Distribution System (MIDS) Low Volume Terminals (LVT)

• Introduction to MIDS-LVT
• MIDS LVT Features
• Security and Jam Resistant Connectivity
• Distributed Network
• Range Coverage
• Relative Position Data Accuracy
• Overview of MIDS-LVT Terminal Products and Solutions
• MIDS-LVT Terminal Operations
• MIDS-LVT Initialization and Functions
• MIDS-LVT Software and Hardware
• MIDS-LVT Support and Host Equipment
• Radiation Restrictions and Frequency Management
• Operation,  testing, troubleshooting of Link 16 terminals
• MIDS-LVT Flexible, open-architecture designs
• Critical airborne, ground, and maritime link
• Coordination of forces and situational awareness in battlefield operations
• The reliability of the MIDS LVT
• MIDS LVT Architecture and Components
• Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)
• Receiver/Transmitter (R/T)
• Multifunctional Information Distribution System: Low Volume Terminal (MIDS-LVT(1))
• Link 16 interoperability
• TADIL-J and IJMS
• Specifications
• Physical Specs
• Power Requirements
• Power modes
• Voice channels
• 2.4 Kbps LPC-10 and 16 Kbps CVSD
• Host interface
• MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, PhEN3910 and X.25
• Weapon Enabled Terminals

Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminal 2/11 (MIDS-LVT 2/11)

• Pseudo-random frequency hopping
• Specifications
• Physical Specs
• Power Requirements

Satellite Communications Training Crash Course

Satellite Communications Training crash course focuses on satellite communications  payloads, systems engineering and architecture of satellite systems including application requirements such as digital video and broadband media, mobile services, IP networking and UDP/TCP/IP services, concept of operations, identifying end-to-end satellite payload requirements and constellation.

This popular and intensive Satellite Communications Training crash course provides attendees with an in-depth knowledge of satellite communication principals and techniques and key emerging technologies.

Satellite communications with earth reflecting in solar panels ( Elements of this 3d image furnished by NASA)

Who Should Attend

The course is ideal for engineers and managers involved in Satellite Communications planning, architecture, design, implementation and operation.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the attendees will:

• Learn the basic introduction to RF characteristics and modelling tools used to calculate spurious signals, inter-modulation levels, phase noise, Bit Error Rate and RF interference
• Gain familiarity with merits such as Gain to Noise Temperature Ratio (G/T)
  Provide an in-depth knowledge of satellite communication systems planning, design, operation and maintenance.
• Gain familiarity with propagation, link budget, RF planning, system tradeoffs multiple access, modulation and coding schemes
• Gain familiarity with system architecture of satellite communications payloads
• Learn the basic aspects of satellite performance
• Gain familiarity with repeater design and different repeater components
• Gain familiarity with key communications parameters
• Basic introduction of speech and video coding, satellite networking, TCP/IP and other trends

Course Topics

Introduction

• Different types of satellite orbits and payloads
• Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) system
• Low Earth Orbit (LEO) system
• Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) system
• Major categories of satellite services defined by ITU
• Broadcasting Satellite Service
• Mobile Satellite Service
• Fixed Satellite Service
• Satellite communications systems engineering principals
• Digital Direct-to-Home (DTH) TV
• VSAT services
• 2-way interactive services
• Mobile communications technologies
• Service and performance requirements

Planning and Design (Earth & Planetary)

• Satellite constellations
• Satellite orbits
• Orbital mechanics basics
• Satellite coverage
• Space environment orbit and attitude determination and analysis
• Propulsion system
• Spacecraft operations and automation
• Spacecraft navigation
• Coverage and communication analysis

Satellite Communications Principles

• Terrestrial Systems
• Satellite communication systems
• Satellite communication system architecture
• Satellite access
• Radio link reliability
• Doppler effect
• Satellite constellations
• Spot beams
• Radio Link
• Spectrum issues
• Spectrum sharing methods
• Propagation characteristics
• General propagation characteristics
• Analog and digital Modulation
• Digital modulation and Coding
• Satellite RF Link
• Multiple access principles
• Earth Stations
• Antennas
• Satellite system performance
• Link budget analysis
• System tradeoffs

System Specification and Requirement Writing

• Spacecraft subsystems areas
• Communications payload, Altitude Control, Propulsion, Electrical Power and Distribution, Payload, Thermal, Telemetry, Tracking and Command, and Orbit Control
• Satellite Radio building blocks
• Satellite ground segment
• Earth stations subsystem
• Various types of satellite payloads
• Satellite transponders
• Bent-pipe Satellites
• Key technology advancements in Satellite Communications (SATCOM) payloads  for telecommunications services
• Different types of orbits for satellites
• International regulations (ITU-T) governing the frequency planning and coordination of the diverse satellite networks

Requirement analysis  of the Satellite Payload

• Capabilities of different repeater components
• Assessment techniques for performance of all major building blocks including repeaters, antenna system, and tracking
• Critical subsystem and system design concepts such as power budget, loss, group delay, IM (Intermodulation) distortion, digital impairments, cross-polarization, adjacent satellite and channel interference for
• Design principles and performance budgets for system elements such as receivers, phased-array antennas, multiplexers, amplifiers, analog and digital processors, reflector, feeds and other passive and active components
• System verification of payload and ground segment performance
• Evaluation of subsystem / system performance, and guidelines for overseeing development

Key Payload Communications Parameters

• Gain and phase variation with frequency
• Phase Noise
• Frequency Stability
• Spurious signals from frequency converter
• Self-interference products
• Passive Intermodulation products
• Noise figure and payload performance budgets
• Engineering specifications and techniques for payload compatibility with the satellite bus
• Communications satellite’s transponder
• Communications channel between the receiving and the transmitting antennas

Transponder System Design and Architecture

• System tradeoffs
• RF tradeoffs (RF power, EIRP, G/T)
• Input band limiting device (a band pass filter)
• Input low-noise amplifier (LNA)
• Frequency translator
• Oscillator and a frequency mixer
• Output band pass filter
• Power amplifier
• Traveling-wave tube
• Solid state amplifiers
• Design elements and specifications for the satellite communications payload
• “Bent pipe” principle
• Bent-pipe repeater subsystem
• Regenerated mode
• Regenerated and bent-pipe mode
• Bent-pipe topology
• On-board processing
• Demodulated, decoded, re-encoded and modulated signals

Communications Payload Performance Management

• Performance and capacity planning
• Payload system Tradeoffs
• Bent-pipe repeater analysis and design
• Antenna Design and Performance
• Link budget
• On-board Digital processor
• A/D and D/A conversion
• DSP (digital signal processing)
• Multiple access technologies
• Principles behind FDMA, TDMA, CDMA
• Demodulation and remodulation
• Multiplexing
• Multi-beam Antennas
• RF Interference
• Spectrum Management

RF Engineering Training Boot Camp is the unique answer to your RF planning, design and engineering in any wireless networks needs.

RF Engineering Training, also known as Radio Frequency Engineering, is a subset of electrical engineering that deals with devices which are designed to operate in the Radio Frequency spectrum: range of about 3 kHz up to 300 GHz.

RF Engineering Training covers all aspects of Radio Frequency Engineering, a subset of electrical engineering. RF Engineering training will incorporate theory and practices to illustrate the role of RF into almost everything that transmits or receives a radio wave which includes : traditional cellular networks such as GSM, CDMA, UMTS.HSPA+, 4 LTE, LTE-Advanced, 5G NR, mmWave, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Satellite Communications,  VSAT, Two-way radio, and Public Safety Solutions.

RF Engineers are a part of a highly specialized field and are an integral part of wireless solutions. Their expertise is needed to design effective and reliable solutions to produce quality results, an in-depth knowledge of math, physics and general electronics theory is required.

RF Engineers are specialists in their respective field and assist in both the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of different RF solutions.

To produce quality results in RF Engineering Training bootcamp, the program covers an in-depth knowledge of math, physics, general electronics theory as well as specialized modules in propagation and microstrip design may be required.

Topics Covered in RF Engineering Training Bootcamp – Crash Course:

• RF Theory
• RF Engineering Principles
• Modulation
• Antenna Theory
• Interference Analysis
• Link Design
• Principles of Noise and Interference
• Principles of Jamming
• Communications Control and Jamming Theory of Operation
• RF System Specifications
• RF Surveys and Planning
• Radio Wave Propagation and Modeling
• Frequency Planning
• Traffic Dimensioning
• Cell Planning Principals
• Coverage Analysis
• RF Optimization
• RF Benchmarking
• RF Performance
• RF Safety
• RF Simulation
• RF Testing
• RF System Integration and Measurements
• Planning of  Radio Networks
• Advanced Topics in Cell Planning
• Advanced Topics in RF Planning and Architecture
• Voice and Data Traffic Engineering
• RAN Optimization