SyntheSys’ Tony Castle joins the Technical Committee of the International Data Link Society

We are delighted to announce that Tony Castle, SyntheSys’ Training Manager,  has been welcomed onto the Technical Committee of the International Data Link Society (IDLSoc) with immediate effect.

The IDLSoc represents the international data link population and aims to fuse a global network of professionals into one, unified professional community.  The society has been set up to represent the data links community through individual, government and corporate memberships and provides a platform for discussion and exchange of technological and professional ideas and interests.

Tony’s long standing career in the Tactical Data Link community makes him well placed to offer invaluable insight to the technical committee and we look forward to making a positive contribution in the very near future.

Tony Castle commented that he is ''very pleased to be joining the IDLS Technical Committee and look forward to the challenge of working alongside other TDL specialists to provide the best possible service to IDLS and the Data Link community.'' 

SyntheSys Attend JRE Operators Working Group

By invitation of the Engility Corporation, the manufacturers of Joint Range Extension (JRE), Tony Castle, SyntheSys Training Manager, will be attending the JRE Operators Working Group (JRE OWG) which will take place in Mission Valley, San Diego, USA, between 29 April and 1 May 14.  

The conference will focus on the following areas:

• Exploration of  JRE Integration Strategies including insight into JRE Software changes as well as future enhancements.
• Hands-on experience with JRE Version 5.3.
• JRE-Enabled Tablet and TacView (JET) developments.
• Opportunity to provide feedback and learn about prioritisation of track messages, Intercept Vector/Closest Point of Approach display, JREAP-C Multi-Cast, 3D Graphic, VMF and more...
•  Navigation of the JRE Situational Awareness Display and JRE Micro-Light, and other GUI enhancement
• The use of  simulation for Data Link training using the JRE simulation software (JDOTS) plug-in.
• Assessment of Challenges and Solutions in peer-to-peer Discussions including:
• Engagement in round-table discussions with operational users and solution providers. 
• Sharing of best practices and lessons learned from the field

Attendance at this conference will allow our staff to increase their existing knowledge of JRE and its operational use. This augmented knowledge can then be used to further enhance the service we provide to our JRE and JREAP customers.

If you would like more information regarding our experience at the JRE OWG, keep an eye on out for future releases. For general enquiries regarding our training, or any other services, please contact us at training@synthesys.co.uk. 

Headquarters Allied Air Command Procure SyntheSys Training Services

Headquarters Allied Air Command (HQ AIRCOM) have recently contracted SyntheSys to provide a 15 day Multi TDL Data Link Manager (DLM)/Interface Control Officer (ICO) training course. The course will be held at CAOC Uedem, Germany in June 2014. Participating students will be drawn from HQ AIRCOM, CAOCs Uedem and Torrejon, NATO DARS  Deployable Air Command and Control Capability (DACCC) and national units. The students will come from 6 different nations - Italy, Norway, USA, Turkey, The Netherlands and Denmark. The training, which is based on proven NATO procedures, will encompass the disciplines necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the multi TDL environment.  Theoretical lessons will be reinforced with exercises, and the use of simulation, to bring the learning to life. For more information read our Datasheet, contact us at training@synthesys.co.uk or call +44 (0)1947 821464.

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New Tasking: UK MOD tasks SyntheSys to provide TDL test and acceptance expertise

SyntheSys today announces acceptance of a 14 month contract to support the Project Team (PT) for the A400M military transport aircraft to progress the MIDS/Link 16 integrated test evaluation and acceptance plan (ITEAP).  The project also includes ongoing MIDS integration support to the A400M MIDS/Link 16 programme.

This kind of testing is no mean feat; TDL testing is a through-life activity from checking the theoretical implementation, through standards conformance testing, to live trials.  It is conducted through both paper-based scrutiny and rig-based testing.  SyntheSys’ proven experience of developing test strategies, preparing test scripts, and analysis makes the company number one choice for this task.  Utilising its ‘VECTOR’ portfolio of testing services, the Company is able to apply comprehensive systems engineering practices to establish evidence that systems operate correctly and interoperate effectively with other military platforms, not only adding overall value to any given project but ensuring that our armed services are operating with the best quality equipment.

‘We look forward to supporting the A400M PT in setting to work platform acceptance’ commented SyntheSys’ Technical Director, John Miller.  ‘This is another great example of the way in which our VECTOR services combine our TDL expertise and use of the Multi-Link Test Facility program to provide a very low cost and effective way of assuring tactical communications systems requirements are delivered.’

For more information on VECTOR services, MLTF and TDL testing please contact us at info@synthesys.co.uk. 

SyntheSys delivers Link 16 TDL Interoperability testing to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

SyntheSys is pleased to announce their support to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) in the successful completion of a Link 16 TDL Interoperability (IO) test between the Swedish ASC890 and the UK E-3D Sentry platforms.  This was the first time the UK and Sweden have tested Link 16 capable platforms over secure networks from National land based test facilities.  The test was ably supported by the E-3D Software Support Team (SST) in the UK, as well as by the FMV and Saab in Sweden.

The test was interfaced at the E-3D Mission Equipment Facility (MEF), Royal Air Force (RAF) Waddington through the UK Multi-Link Test Facility (MLTF) which is operated by SyntheSys.  SyntheSys provided a range of services for the test from its Validation Evaluation and Compliance Testing of Requirements (VECTOR) services.  These included:

• Planning and support between the two platform authorities.
• Development of the test plan and procedures.
• Provision of test support at RAF Waddington.
• Performing the duties of Director for the Test. 

The test cases for the IO test that were executed covered Own Unit Reporting, Air Surveillance, and Command and Control.

The primary objective of the IO test was to ensure the ASC890 demonstrated evidence to support its initial active participation in a forthcoming International IO Test in October 2014.  Generally, new participants have to join this international test passively (monitoring information only), then semi-active participation (transmission of PPLI only) before full active participation can be granted by the international community.  However, from the evidence of this test, it is expected that that the ASC890 will be granted permission to join immediately in the international test as an active participant.  Therefore, the ASC890 can immediately realise the benefits of testing IO with other nations, saving our customer, the FMV, both time and money in achieving its IO goals

SyntheSys to support QinetiQ VIP Day - 27th March 2014

We are pleased to be supporting  QinetiQ VIP Day in Malvern UK on 27^th March where invited MOD personnel will have the opportunity to view the FF GBAD- AS demonstrator. We will be available to discuss Multi Link Testing, Interoperability Assurance and TDL & Related Training. Visit http://synthesysmilitarysystems.co.uk/ to read more about our Tactical Data Link services. 

17th NTDLS, Calpe - In the spotlight

We’ll be in Calpe, Spain for 17th NATO Tactical Data Link Symposium (NTDLS).  Learn about the latest developments in TDL & related training methods, interoperability assurance and requirements management through presentations & demonstrations from our tech experts. For the full agenda and further information visit our Virtual Networking site here: http://ntdls.synthesys.co.uk/

See you there! 

CUSTOMER WIN: HP Enterprise Services Defence & Security Ltd UK selects SyntheSys to deliver TDL Network Design Station Training

SyntheSys announce that HP Enterprise Services Defence & Security is the latest organisation to invest in the company’s Tactical Data Link (TDL) Network Design Station (TNDS) training capability. Held in the UK, SyntheSys welcomes attendees from the UK Joint Data Link Management Organisation, Danish Data Link Management Cell (DLMC), Finnish DLMC and Italian DLMC

SyntheSys’ TNDS training is the only training solution combining technical expertise with computer-based training, which not only examines the capabilities of TNDS but empowers attendees to identify the correct calculus in which to construct Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Link 16 networks and how to employ the full features of TNDS to ensure operational effectiveness for both the user and TDL community.

The TNDS is a fully integrated, WindowsTM-based facility for the planning, design, distribution and configuration management of TDL Network Designs. It supports both the generation of initialisation data for JTIDS/MIDS assets and the exchange of International Network Designs. It is designed to operate in a Windows 7, WindowsTM XP environment on COTS PCs.

SyntheSys’ unique approach to training is keeping the company first choice providers for TNDS and related TDL courses due to the unrivalled suite of tools and simulations which enhance classroom learning. Tony Castle, SyntheSys’ Training Manager, commented ‘We are seeing particular success around our TNDS training and services due to our ability to simulate what a Link 16 Network Designer would typically see outside of the classroom, the courses are sharp and precise, which is what DLMC and other MIDS users are looking for. We look forward to working with HP Enterprise Services Defence & Security Ltd and continue to develop our training offerings’

For further information on TNDS, TDL Related Training or support, visit
http://synthesystraining.co.uk/index.html

SyntheSys Turkish Delight

SyntheSys are very pleased to have recently completed Tactical Data Link related training to a leading Turkish manufacturer at their premises in Ankara. The training, which took place in mid February, has provided those attending with the information required to fully understand the requirements of their future tasking. 

Details of all of our training courses can be obtained from training@synthesys.co.uk