| Cubic’s
new DSP-driven Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) product offers
a cost-effective and highly accurate means to transfer radar
images and data from intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
aircraft to analysts in Navy ships and other surface locations.
Proven in tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense,
TCDL’s modular design allows easy connection to aircraft
computers and ground- or ship-based data exploitation systems.
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Its
small and flexible designs provide innovative packaging
solutions for small UAVs. Our equipment can be split
into subsystems for optimum installation on aircraft
that have volume or weight constraints. Optical fiber
and other interfaces are available to connect the Cubic
CDL subsystems with each other and with aircraft sensors,
computers, and antennae.
Within
the surface terminal, the Cubic equipment connects to
the data and imagery exploitation systems via standard
high speed data interfaces. The system’s terminals
are programmable to any data rate (and multiple data
rates) up to 50 Mbps, including standard CDL data rates
of 200 Kbps and 10.71 Mbps. |
Key features:
- Programmable
data rates, adjustable in-flight
- Modular
packaging
- Flexible
interfaces (RS-422, Ethernet, Fiber Optic, RS-232, and others
available)
- Superior
receiver sensitivity for 10-8 Bit Error Rate
- Clean
output spectrum for improved battlefield frequency management
- <
370 in3 [6 L] excluding antenna/diplexer assembly
- <
10 lb [4.5 Kg] excluding antenna/diplexer assembly
- <
125 W input power at 28 VDC, 2 W RF out. Higher RF output
power available.
- Available
as a full-duplex transmitter / receiver or a receive-only
remote data terminal
- Waveforms,
message formats and data rates compatible with other CDL
terminals
- Built-in
CDL CVSD audio
- Modular
Interoperable Data Link (MIDL) and Interoperable Data Link
(IDL) link control formats available
- Frequency
band (Ku-, X-, or user selectable) and RF output power are
easily changed by replacing only the RF module
- Spread
spectrum for jam resistance and low probability of intercept
- Acquires
& tracks an airborne platform automatically
- Surface
Antenna can be located 500 m from operator’s terminal
(other remote configurations also available)
- Options
include Communications Security (COMSEC), flexible I/O,
video processing and multiple packaging form factors
- Ground
terminal operates on DC, AC, or optional battery
- Easy
setup and teardown
- Affordable
and expandable
For more
information on Cubic Digital CDL products, please contact:
Gary Nault at (858) 505-2562, gary.nault@cubic.com |
