Title :
A tactical communications gateway (TCG)
Author :
Hoffman, Harvey F.
Author_Institution :
Norden Syst. Inc., Norwalk, CT, USA
Abstract :
A military communications gateway was developed that has the capability to (1) accept messages of differing formats and protocols; (2) reformat, translate, and prioritize messages; and (3) retransmit messages onto other communication channels. The unit features a standard VME architecture and a programmable digital modem operating with a TACFIRE protocol. The product operation was verified by interfacing it with three battery computer units, a digital message device, and a commercial terminal
Keywords :
computer interfaces; digital communication systems; military equipment; modems; TACFIRE protocol; VME architecture; battery computer units; commercial terminal; digital message device; message reformatting; message translation; military communications gateway; programmable digital modem; tactical communications gateway; variable message formats; Batteries; Command and control systems; Communication channels; Communication system control; Computer architecture; Control systems; Fires; Hardware; Mobile communication; Protocols;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference, 1991. MILCOM '91, Conference Record, Military Communications in a Changing World., IEEE
Conference_Location :
McLean, VA
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-691-8
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.1991.258307
