Friday 29 March 2019

TDL Technology Issue 8: iSMART Document Suite Explained, TDL Standards and a Guest Article like no other!


The latest issue of TDL Technology magazine is out now.  Issue 8 is packed with industry news, best practice pieces and technical insights for the TDL Community.  Of course, not forgetting our ‘Free Resource’ for all readers. 

Get your free copy now to read more about:

  • The iSMART Document Suite Explained; What does iSMART provide? 
  • Guest Article; Gateway to Multi-Domain Command and Control - The E3-A Final Lifetime Extension Program
  • Demystifying Tactical Data Links; TDL Standard

You will also find details about how to access our Free E-Book – ‘A Guide to Choosing a TDL Capability’ which looks at a variety of different considerations when implementing a TDL. 
To read the digital issue, visit www.tdl-technology.com or contact tdltech@synthesys.co.uk to own a hard copy of the magazine. 

Tuesday 26 March 2019

22nd NATO Tactical Data Link Symposium (NTDLS). Interoperability Testing – An Exploration of Different Ways of Leveraging the Benefits of your TDL Test Equipment

Interoperability testing often requires many different approaches and styles to meet a multitude of user needs.  SyntheSys’ Tactical Data Link (TDL) Testing Programme Director, Mark Hudspeth, will be attending NTDLS in Calpe, Spain, 1 – 4 April 2019 and looks forward to delivering a brief which explores the different ways of leveraging the benefits of your TDL test equipment.

If you are attending the event, and would like to discuss your TDL Testing programmes with a leader in the field, please contact info@synthesys.co.uk to arrange a meeting with Mark. 

Wednesday 13 March 2019

Summer 2019 UK Tactical Data Link Training Date Confirmed - Gain a Deep Understanding of Both MIDS Link 16 and JREAP


By popular demand, SyntheSys is extending the 2019 Tactical Data Link (TDL) Training programme to include a Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Link 16 and Joint Range Extension Application Protocol (JREAP) training course.

The three-and-a-half-day course will be taking place in Lincoln, United Kingdom 16th - 19th July 2019 with two-and-a-half-days focus on MIDS Link 16 being immediately followed by a single day’s JREAP training.  The course is modular in approach and as such, delegates are invited to join the combined course, or tailor attendance based on training requirements.

The Link 16 element is primarily aimed at those personnel who require a balanced understanding of MIDS Link 16.  Consequently, the syllabus has been designed to cover both technical and operational employment of MIDS Link 16.  Students can expect to examine and study elements such as MIDS Architecture, Interoperability, Terminals & Block Upgrade 2, MIDS Initialisation / Synchronisation as well as Surveillance and Weapons Operations.

The JREAP element of the training explains the benefits of the JREAP protocol and also provides technical detail of how the system works.  The day starts with a basic introduction to JREAP and builds on this knowledge by examining Full Stack and Application Layer, JREAP messages and an overview of relevant standards.  The latter part of the course is practical in nature and utilises the Operational Tasking (OPTASK) Link JRE Segment 11.1; we will spend time operating the SAIC JRE Software.

The course has been designed to encompass both the NATO Allied Tactical Data Link Publications (ATDLPs) and the United States (US) Military Standards (MIL-STDs) documentation.  Furthermore, the course has utilised operator procedures detailed within both NATO ATDLP-7.33 and US Joint Multi-TADIL Operating Procedures (JMTOP) (Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual CJCSM 6120.01). 

Who Should Attend
  • Anyone with a need to expand their MIDS Link 16 and JREAP knowledge in theoretical and practical areas of technical specifications, planning, operations, troubleshooting and analysis.  The course may be especially beneficial for the following personnel:
  • Operators employed in Data Link Management Centres (Planners, Network Designers, Network Managers etc.) - gain a better understanding of TDL concepts
  • Operators utilising TDLs in operations or exercises (Airborne, Naval or Ground-based) - enhance your knowledge to improve your operational awareness
  • Managers responsible for the direction of TDL operations - improve your comprehension of the architectures under your command
  • Individuals responsible for the procurement of TDL systems - increase your understanding of the operator’s requirements
  • Members of industry who build and design TDL systems - better understand the needs of your customers

To book your place on this course, email training@synthesys.co.uk 
or call +44(0) 1947 821 464