8

The BEM provides modulation and demodulation of digital CL & RL data with the Ku-Band communications satellite (INTELSAT). This LRU is proprietary designed equipment consisting of an internal modem and power supply. E-BEM (Lot 8) provides a direct replacement for this LRU. 140 Mhz IF

BEM
H

GRF ASSEMBLY
The GRF distributes IF CL, output from the UHF SATCOM and Ku-band SATCOM subsystems, to the antennas. The GRF controls power output to the UHF SATCOM antenna. An LNA provides amplification of the UHF SATCOM RL. The UHF RL is sent to the RT-1830 Modem for demodulation. The GRF sends the Ku-Band SATCOM RL to the BEM. The GRF also provides UHF SATCOM and Ku-Band SATCOM signals to the RF Monitor and Spectrum Analyzer.

(E-BEM LOT 8)

IF RX, Status, Voice, Sensor Data IF TX, CL, Voice UHF SATCOM TX / RX

Ku SATCOM ANTENNA (TTFT)

H

WB IF TX / RX SENSOR DATA, STATUS, VOICE BEM MONITOR RL, SENSOR DATA & VOICE

Amplified CL, Voice

CL, VOICE

The High Power UHF Amplifier provides amplification of the CL signal from the RT-1830 with a maximum output of 200 Watts routed to the GRF Assembly.

RF MONITOR ASSEMBLY
IF RX, UHF, Ku Monitor IF TX, UHF, Ku Monitor UHF SATCOM & Ku Monitor UHF SATCOM RX

Ku SATCOM \ TWINAX PATCH PANEL

(Control Station Interface Kit Rack 2A1)

HPA
FIREBERD ISU
LR 422
1 HISSI 2 422 LR Loop 3 422 PRBS

The RF Monitor Assembly is used in conjunction with the Spectrum Analyzer to monitor UHF SATCOM and Ku SATCOM RX and TX signals.

HR HISSI
MOD DIA FB AP MOD DIA FB AP MOD DIA FB RLP CLK MOD DIA FB RLP DAT AP HI AP LO RL CLK AP HI AP LO RL DAT FB AP FB AP FB AP FB AP FB AP FB

AGILENT

CDL LOS (TIGDL)

F/O AGGREGATE BUSS

TEST CABLE

422 PRBS

AP

AP

AP

AP

Jumper J19 to J23 Jumper J20 to J26

HIGH POWER AMPLIFIER

(200W)

HPA Key

Satellite Terminal Reachback System (STRS)

OC-3 AP-4000

ATM - OC-3 (155.52 Mbit/s)

CDL LOS CL, RL (TX / RX) CL, VOICE, Status

MOD = MODEM DIA = Data Interface Assembly (This is an Output) FB = Fireberd (This is an Output) AP = AP 4000 ATM Converter (STRS) RL CLK = Return Link Clock RL DAT = Return Link Data TT = Telemetry Timing ? SD = Satellite Data ? RT = Return Link Timing RD = Return Link Data RLP DAT = Return Link Patch \ Data RLP CLK = Return Link Patch \ Clock

The RT-1830 UHF Modem communicates with up to three AICS via a TDMA (UHF) satellite link using DAMA. The modem provides a secure CL with a digital rate of 75 bps to 4800 bps and a secure RL rate of 75 bps to 4800 bps. The CL frequency ranges between 292 and 311 MHz (typical CL value is 308.05 MHz). The RL frequency ranges between 250 and 270 MHz (typical RL value is 267.05 MHz). The modem negotiates and maintains a dedicated network on the satellite UHF transponder. The signals include command data, command clock, status clock, and status data for up to 3 aircraft. The modem receives the UHF SATCOM RL from the GRF. The modem sends CL data to the HPA and sends received status data to the GIBA. The modem has an RS-423 connection for VNTC control and setups. Connection is through the PCD Switch Panel.

TDMA / DAMA Modulated CL

PATCHING KEY

UHF SATCOM RX

LOCAL MODEM

REACHBACK

TEST

TEST

CL, RL, SENSOR DATA & VOICE

The Fireberd ISU provides two RS-449 Modules for CL/PMEC Test/Troubleshooting, an HSSI ECL Module for RL/PMED Test/ Troubleshooting Analysis and PMEC/PMED Data and Clock Signal Generation.

ATM Switch

Black Interface Panel Reachback Serial Data

Reachback Serial Data

DIA
Data Interface Assembly (DIA) provides an interface for baseband (un-modulated) CL and RL signals to/from the Ku SATCOM patch panel and the GCI. DIA serves as the red/black interface between the GCI and Ku SATCOM BEM. DIA uses ECL line drivers to provide Red/Black separation between the GCI and Ku-Band SATCOM link equipment.

RT-1830 MODEM

OC-3

The RT-1830 modem is a single UHF channel, DAMA modulator. When combined with an external 200 Watt power amplifier, LNA/diplexer, and antenna, the RT-1830 terminal comprises a complete low-cost UHF SATCOM system that can meet all Legacy DAMA and Integrated Waveform (IW) MILSTDs. A simple software download will upgrade the terminal to the latest MILSTD revisions as they become available. The modem has BIT capabilities.

The Satellite Terminal Reachback System (STRS) allows geographical separation of an MCE and a satellite communication TFT. This enables a CONUS-based MCE the ability to control an air vehicle in a remote area using commercial Kuband satellites. STRS provides the capability to communicate with a remote satellite ground station using the MCE Ku-Band SATCOM baseband CL and RL data from the Ku Patch Panel. Within the remote satellite ground station, the Terminal Reachback Interface Kit (TRIK) modem converts between IF and base band serial data. The TRIK within the remote facility and the MCE contain a serialto-ATM converter which converts the CL and RL data streams to ATM cells. The data streams can then be transmitted through commercial ATM networks. The TRIK is a self-contained communications suite located within a remote satellite communications facility having a TFT.

The INMARSAT communication link provides a secure, full duplex digital link between the aircraft and the MCE. The INMARSAT link is favored for command, control, and status functions though is intended to augment the primary UHF SATCOM link. When the aircraft is over the ocean and out of range of the Ku and UHF satellites INMARSAT is often the only functional communications link.

SIPRNET

INMARSAT Land Earth Station

INMARSAT Line #1

E
INMARSAT Line #2
The GIBA provides an encrypted 2-way communications path between the GCI and the telephone line or the UHF SATCOM satellite. CL and RL data for the INMARSAT link is encrypted/decrypted within the GIBA. The GIBA does not store phone numbers in memory. The numbers to be dialed by the GIBA are transmitted from the user 1553 interface to the GCI and then to the GIBA. A unique telephone number is assigned for the GIBA. The telephone modem operates at 2400 bps, 1920 bps effective. The default values for the modems data communication are 2400 bps, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, no parity, and tone dialing. When INMARSAT is not in use the GIBA contains switching circuitry to allow this data channel to be utilized by the UHF SATCOM link by routing the data to the RT-1830 modem. The GIBA also provides an RS-485 connection to the CMA computer. This connection is used for configuration and monitoring of the INMARSAT link.
BAUD Rates, CL / RL Status

DATA STE DATA STE VOICE STE

CL / RL Status CL / RL Status VOICE

OUTGOING CL Data & CLK (LR) & VOICE for Ku SATCOM / INCOMING Ku VOICE, SENSOR DATA & STATUS DATA

3 Status Channels

BAUD Rates, CL / RL Status

BAUD Rates, CL / RL Status

RS-422 Differential TTL

Fireberd Electronic Systems Test Set (ESTS) is used to analyze the quality of communications circuitry. The ESTS transmits a data test pattern and compares the received pattern to the original transmitted pattern. The ESTS is used for operational monitoring of PMED channel 1 PRBS as available from the AICS. ESTS also works to test and troubleshoot PMED data and CLK. Any errors occurring in the test loops are indicated by the ESTS.

3 Command Channels

BAUD Rates, CL / RL Status

TELCO Patch Panel

Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)

HPA Key

PUBLIC SWITCHED TELEPHONE NETWORK (PSTN)

Analog Audio

Audio

ETHERNET SWITCH

Ethernet
UHF SATCOM provides up to 3 full duplex CL and RL channels ranging from 75 bps to 4800 bps. Depending on availability of channel and mission requirements, the data link operates in 25 kHz Distributed Control (DC) as Primary Channel Controller (PCC), 25 kHz DC as a Net Member, 25 kHz Automatic Control (AC) as a Net Member or 5 kHz Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA).

GIBA

VoIP Router ATM SWITCH KG-75A PRINTER TERMNL SVR

SIPRNET SIPRNET SIPRNET

ATM ROUTER Ethernet

KG-75A ATM - OC-3 (155.52 Mbit/s)

FIREBERD / ESTS
To E-BEM Modem (Eth) To RT-1830 Modem (RS-423) To CPGE (Eth) To GIBA (RS-485) To GCI (RS-232)

JMPS Srvr
The GCI provides the interface between the users and eight simultaneous communication links. The GCI provides a 1553 bus connection to the NBIU for the CL and RL. Internally, the LCP CCA provides multiplexing of the operator workstation commands into the CL channels. A CL channel is provided for each of the eight MCE data links. The Ku-Band SATCOM Mux/Demux CCA provides CL PMEC channel multiplexing and encryption. The Mux/Demux CCA provides RL PMED channel demultiplexing and decryption. The GCI provides an AIC-25/26-compatible audio channel input/output to the user. The audio channel is CVSD-coded on the CL and CVSD-decoded on the RL. The CDL LOS Ground DeRate Changer CCA provides High Rate RL SENSOR DATA re-drive and rate change. The Rate Changer CCA converts the CDL LOS I2, I3, Q1, Q2, and Q3 channels to the 8-bit sensor data and clock rate of the current Ku-Band SATCOM data rate. The GCI provides high rate 8-bit sensor data to the WBIU for B20 and B30 air vehicles. B40 (MP-RTIP) sensor data is routed from the SMU directly to the Image Server thru the MCE router. For ASIP, the MCE merely acts as a pass-through for the C2 data sent to and SIGINT data received from the ASIP subsystem. The SIGINT data is downlinked from the GHAV via the Ku-Band SATCOM data link. The MCE only has a limited on/off control of the ASIP subsystem.

INTERCOM

3 Status Channels

GPS Time Srvr ATM - OC-3 (155.52 Mbit/s)

F/O

3 Command Channels

Ku SATCOM PME Egress Panel provides an interface for routing clock and data signals from the GCI or SMU to the ISU for the purpose of monitoring digital data integrity with the ESTS. The panel has four cable connectors which terminate at the panel. The connectors provide access to the following: PME 1 (on connector J1) PME 2 (on connector J2) PME 3 (on connector J3) PME 4 & 5 (LR, on connector J4). Connecting an interface cable to one of these connectors and routing it to the ISU allows monitoring of digital signals processing using the ESTS.

1553 Channels

RAID

UHF SATCOM
Future CDL Sensor Data Path

422 PRBS

From VOCODER in GCI

To LRE

SATCOM PME EGRESS PANEL

SMU C

GCI
TX, RX High Rate & Low Rate Data & CLK
RL LOS CL LOS

LCP LED LEGEND

NOT TEST USED AV3 AV2 AV1 IN2 IN1 HB

WB CDL LOS High Rate SENSOR DATA & CLK (To Rate Changer)
WB CDL LOS CL & Status

I2, I3, Q1, Q2, and Q3 channels

Control Processor Group Electronics (CPGE)

The Control Monitor and Alarm Computer (CMA) is located in the CMA computer drawer in rack 2A1. The CMA is used to control the UHF SATCOM, Ku SATCOM, and INMARSAT data links. For more detailed information on the CMA Computer refer to RD2-A-GS-35-00-00A-042A-A. The ViaSat Network Terminal Controller (VNTC) software can control numerous radios/modems. The VNTC can configure the modems or terminals to different modes of satellite communications. These parameters can be stored as Presets for subsequent terminal and/or service configurations. The VNTC allows the user to initiate and monitor real time satellite communications. Visual and/or sound alarms are available to provide feedback to the user. The VNTC can be configured to automatically log significant events including PC/modem communications, alarms, warnings, and information events. ETP provides C2, health, status, sensor data and audio to/from the AICS and an RGS. Within the Air Vehicle, the ETP subsystem uses the Ku-Band SATCOM equipment to communicate with military satellites. Therefore, ETP operates mutually exclusive with civilian Ku-SATCOM. The AICS can transmit simultaneously in the ETP and CDL links. C2, voice and SA data from the MCE is routed via ATM to the Remote Ground Station (RGS) for uplink. ETP can transmit data to the RGS which contains status for up to three air vehicles. The messages contain position, airspeed, next waypoint and other information as required to convey the intent of the GH pilot. The AICS provides un-protocoled PMED-10 status information in the ETP return link in the absence of the ETP command link. This capability allows the CIP processor at a remote Imagery Exploitation Site to receive status information without transmitting in the command link.
PMED 4 / PMEC 5

WB CDL LOS Audio From SMU

PMED 3 / PMEC 3 LO RATE PMED 2 / PMEC 2 CLK & DATA LO RATE PMED 1 / PMEC 1 CLK & DATA

GSMU routes B20 and B30 SENSOR DATA to the GCI. The GCI then delivers the SENSOR DATA to the WBIU via an 8-bit ECL parallel connection. For B40, GSMU passes MP-RTIP sensor data directly to the Image Server, via MCE Router, thus by-passing WBIU. For B40, the Sensor Operator Workstation provides GbE connectivity between GSMU and the Image Server. The GSMU is capable of streaming GMTI data directly to the image server.

SENSOR, PMED & PMEC CL / UP LINK RESPONSE (1553) ETP Patch Panel Ku, CDL or ETP Wide Band SENSOR DATA (8 Bit ECL)

ETP C2, HEALTH & STATUS, ATC VOICE RELAY (Up to 3 Air Vehicles)

Ku, CDL or ETP Wide Band SENSOR DATA (8 Bit ECL) CL, STATUS (1553)
BAUD Rates, CL / RL Status BAUD Rates, CL / RL Status Audio

ETP Cell MUX To ATM SWITCH ATM

1553 Buss traffic goes to GICS Patch Panel for distribution to C2 Logger PC Broadmore 500 The Broadmore is designed as an ATM network service access node that supports the transport of existing broadband services (voice, video, and data) over ATM networks. The Broadmore accepts signals from non-ATM-ready equipment, converts the signals to standard ATM cells, and multiplexes the cells onto a single ATM User Network Interface (UNI) port.

To SATCOM PME Egress Panel

PMED 3 / PMEC 3 PMED 4 / PMEC 5

B
SENSOR DATA ON SERIAL BUS (Data headed for Image Server)
GbE to MCE Router (MP-RTIP SENSOR DATA Bypasses WBIU)

B20 & B30 SENSOR DATA

NBIU
Ethernet ATM

Origin 3800 Image Server & Image Storage

FO

RAID

GSMU
DESCRIPTION

MCE LAN
ETHERNET & ATM

Ethernet ATM
The NBIU receives CL messages from and delivers air vehicle health status messages to the operator workstations and servers via LAN. The NBIU exchanges CL and RL status data packets with the GCI. The NBIU connects to the Operator Stations via the local ATM and Ethernet LANs. Serial Interface provides communications to/from the terminal server and computers outside the ground element via data STU III/STEs. The NBIU receives and forwards Air Vehicle and Sensor CL, health/status, and voice data to/from the GCI to the operator stations within the MCE. The Data STEs route incoming, external data packets to the NBIU to support transmission of CL data with the GHAV, through PSTN, from external users.
10/100 BaseFX (F/O)

VOICE

INTERCOM
(Audio Processor)

Audio Ethernet

IP

Ethernet

1553

GICS
Patch Panel

1553

EO/IR and SAR imaging The WBIU provides an interface between the GCI (via ECL connection) and the Origin 3800 controller for the data, GMTI storage of imagery data. The WBIU receives raw imagery data SENSOR from the GCI on the(Headed serial bus, for processes Converted DATA Image and converts the data to IP to forward, via GbE, to the Origin 3800.

GbE

ITEM

QTY.

PART NO.

DIMENSIONS: Not to Scale

Strike & Surveillance Systems Div.

17066 Goldentop Road, 340-2C Building 2, San Diego, CA 92127-2412

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TOLERANCES: NONE

C2 LOGGER PC

A Command & Control, Quality Control, Mission Planning, and Communications Workstations (TEZROs)

Ethernet

1553

1553

GICS SYM
The C2 data logger records all 1553 bus traffic, providing a complete session record of all commands issued to the aircraft by the MCE. The type of data recorded include command responses from the aircraft, health and status, 1 Hz, and 1/5 Hz aircraft status messages. Software loaded on the C2 data logger is a commercial 1553 protocol analyzer software suite, which is used to capture the data on the 1553 bus. The data selected, via subaddress selection, is recorded in data files stored on the C2 data logger. These files are archived using utilities within the software suite. Data files are individually named and reside on the computer until manually removed.

WBIU
6 5 4 3

SIGNAL FLOW, MISSION CONTROL ELEMENT (MCE)

DRAWN BY SIZE Contract No. DWG NO REV

F. HAERTLEIN (858) 243-2378

DATE

E 5/11/2011
SCALE

F33657-01-C-4600
1:1 Cage Code:

367XXXXEXXXXX
78022
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