TDL Technology Magazine Issue 7 Available Now – and it comes with festive cheer!

We are delighted to release Issue 7 of TDL Technology, the magazine that offers technical insight, best practices and free resources about all aspects of Tactical Data Link (TDL) implementation, integration, and management.

Our aim is to build a magazine with an ethos of collaboration and knowledge sharing and we focus on making TDL Technology less about SyntheSys, and more about the TDL Community as a whole. 

In this issue:

• RAF100 Celebrations: SyntheSys staff have been busy supporting (and enjoying) the celebrations (page 6).
• Demystifying Tactical Data Links: Our new regular feature which aims to explore TDL technologies, as presented in SyntheSys’ Training courses, to demystify common TDL challenges and issues.  In this issue, we tackle wider TDLs and associated systems (page 7).
• Today’s Complex & Interwoven Multi-Link Operations: Considering a four-dimensional environment (page 10).
• Shaping the Future of Drones in United Kingdom (UK) Cities: Requirements for secure Data Links within the smart cities construct (page 12).

The free resource we are offering with Issue 7 is a TDL Glossary of Terms E-Book that may be useful for those who are less familiar with shortened terms, or for those who just need an occasional reminder.

To read the Digital Edition of the magazine, visit: www.tdl-technology.com where you can also subscribe to receive future issues of TDL Technology magazine directly into your mailbox. If you would like to receive a free hard copy, email tdltech@synthesys.co.uk

May we take the opportunity to wish our readers and subscribers all the very best wishes for the festive season. 

The Third Issue of SyntheSys’ TDL Technology Magazine is Now Available

We are pleased to announce the arrival of the third issue of the TDL Technology magazine.  Many of you have read and enjoyed the first two issues of our magazine, the last of which was published in the spring.  Thanks to your subscriptions and support, it seems to be going from strength to strength.  For this issue, we have introduced our TDL Technology community forum which is a section of the magazine where we invite contributions from other organisations.  We are delighted that we have been able to include articles from Engility, DIGINEXT and the Royal Naval Air Station at Culdrose.

In our latest issue we feature our regular ‘Ask the TDL Expert’ article, further articles on modelling to support interoperability and a guide to choosing a TDL Capability.

To read the free online version and to subscribe to future issues, please visit 

www.tdl-technology.com or, if you would prefer to receive a free hard copy, contact tdltech@synthesys.co.uk.

TDL Technology is back!

We are delighted with the response that we received from our first special edition of the TDL Technology publication in November 2015.  Our thanks go out to the many of you who subscribed and provided such positive feedback. Our second issue is now available and includes articles on: 

• Requirements Management & Model-Based Systems Engineering in Defence - Minimising issues early in the process
• Simulated TDL Environment with Daronmont- Daronmont Link Training Suite (DLTS) first choice for Australian Navy and Defence Force link training
• Ask the TDL Expert- Maximising the potential of rig to rig trial involvement

We are also giving away our Tactical Data Link Reference Guide to every reader which consolidates essential details on JTIDS MIDS/Link 16, Link 11A, Variable Message Format (VMF) and Combat Net Radio (CNR).  The guide provides useful information such as Initialisation Tables, Time Slot Packing Levels and Access Modes.

To read the free online version and to subscribe to future issues, please visit www.tdl-technology.com or if you would prefer to receive a free hard copy, contact tdltech@synthesys.co.uk

Finally, we would love to hear from you!  Have you got something to shout about?  A burning question to ask, or a topic you are passionate about and would like the opportunity to share your thoughts.  We are inviting members of the TDL & related communities to contribute to a TDL Technology industry forum for our next issue which is dedicated to you.  If you are interested in contributing to this industry magazine, please contact Sarah Thomas: sarah_thomas@synthesys.co.uk

Happy Reading!