123rd Air Control Squadron Mobile network By Bukari Miles

Overview Why create a mobile network Users and their needs Product Description and Intended Use Network Diagram Design Protocols Testing Plan Deliverables Schedule Conclusion Questions

Statement of Problem Outdated Oversized High Cost Maintenance Inefficient

Need for Mobile Network Over the past decade the increasing air traffic and flight security demands has created a need to react faster to any flight situation. The integration of tactical equipment with commercial off-the-shelf equipment is imperative to keep up with growing technologies. The 123rd has was tasked to design and implement a network that will be mobile, cost efficient, and able to interface with multiple resources.

HISTORY The predecessor to the new network is the AN/TYQ-23 Operations Module. Because its technology was created in the late 1960s to early 1970s and it does not allow smooth integration to newer equipment this module has created many shortfalls.

AN/TYQ-23 Operations Module Outside View

AN/TYQ-23 Operations Module Console View

Users The focused users of the mobile network are Operators and Administrators. Operators are the principal users for the network systems. They are responsible for the daily tracking and control of aircraft, providing continuous surveillance, assisting in airspace rescue operations, gathering intelligence, and providing threat warnings to users. Administrators are responsible for overall maintenance of the network. We are also responsible for organizing any performance oriented course that trains operators.

Product Description and Use There are two components to the Data infrastructure: Air Surveillance and Control System (ASAC) and AccessNet. The ASAC’s primary purpose is to provide operators a video interface to manage the daily flying missions The AccessNets’ primary responsibility is to act as a digital radio communications switching network

Description cont. By utilizing these two technologies in tandem the 123 ACS will be able to save money, improve training, increase response time efficiency, and expand its air surveillance area.

Air Surveillance and Control (ASAC) The equipment used in the design of the ASAC consist of a 56K modem, console server, switch, multi-protocol server, two Sun Enterprise 250 servers, Codex Mode 4, GPS antenna, server switch, terminal, and a uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

Air Surveillance and Control (ASAC) cont. My position in setting up the network consisted of setting up all network hardware and user console systems and installation of all software The network is run on of multiple UNIX processes that use TCP connections to communicate with each other. The servers are the primary interface to the other hardware devices.

Air Surveillance and Control (ASAC) cont.

AccessNet (Net) The equipment used for Net includes two T1/E1 fiber optic multiplexers, RJ45 patch panel, DB9 patch panel, two channel banks, remote control unit (RCU), recorder/reproducer, AccessNet switch, 3 UHF radios, VHF radio, 8 operator console positions, and 3 uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

AccessNet cont. My position in setting up Net consisted of designing the network based upon organizational needs, setting up all network hardware and user console systems, and installing of all software. AccessNet was designed for the future: different from our past we incorporated all commercial equipment The Net is configured to run with Windows 2K The Recorder is the focal point of the network

AccessNet cont.

Testing Plan Testing for both the ASAC and AccessNet systems will be done through a series of operator evaluations and mission evaluations.

Deliverables Efficient Training Expanded Surveillance Increase Flight Response Time Local Remote Control Interfaces Operator forms and reports Digital Maintenance Diagnostics Digital Recording

Schedule Mission Analysis and Objectives Functional Analysis Compliance Function allocation Design and experimentation Plan verification Testing

Conclusion The problem the ACS community faces is finding a way to upgrade technology while service positions and organizations are minimized. We have successfully implemented a mobile network The network is now in use and has been given the nod as of the last test this past weekend to be duplicated at other units Thank You!!!