Investigation and optimization of some tactical data link technologies

Tactical Data Link Systems (TDLSs) provide a tactical information exchange between air, ground and naval units near real time in the battlefield area. Combat platforms have many different TDL capabilities such as Link-11, Link-16, Link-22, VMF and JREAP. Every TDL has different characteristics. The main problem is to decide which TDL is more effective in terms of transmission of data to another platform. In this thesis, a detailed literature survey about TDL systems has been carried out. This knowledge is presented in Chapter 1. The optimization theory is briefly mentioned in Chapter 2. In Chapter 3, an optimization is made with regard to the transmission of data in the operational area. And finally, the conclusion is presented in Chapter 4. Key Words: Tactical Data Links (TDLs), Link-11, Link-16, Link-22, Variable Message Format (VMF), Joint Range Extension Application Protocol (JREAP), Optimization of TDL.