S-TADIL J, or Satellite TADIL J, is a
real-time
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Computing
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Beyond Line-of-Sight (
BLOS)
Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL) supporting the exchange of the same
J Series message set that is implemented on
Link-16
Link 16 is a military tactical data link network used by NATO members and other nations, as allowed by the Multifunctional Information Distribution System, MIDS International Program Office (IPO). Its Technical standard, specification is part of ...
via the
Joint Tactical Information Distribution System
The Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) is an L band#IEEE L band, L band Distributed Time Division Multiple Access (DTDMA) network radio system used by the United States Department of Defense and their allies to support data co ...
(JTIDS). S-TADIL J provides for robust continuous connectivity between
Navy
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ships that are beyond JTIDS
line-of-sight (LOS) transmission range. S-TADIL J is designed to support and significantly improve long-range TADIL connectivity between widely dispersed fleet operational forces. With the deployment of S-TADIL J, operational units will have three possible data link paths that can be used to support multi-ship data link-coordinated operations. S-TADIL J supports the same levels of surveillance and weapon coordination data exchange provided by
Link-11 and
Link-16
Link 16 is a military tactical data link network used by NATO members and other nations, as allowed by the Multifunctional Information Distribution System, MIDS International Program Office (IPO). Its Technical standard, specification is part of ...
. The TADIL J message standard is implemented on S-TADIL J to provide for the same level of information content as Link-16.
Change of terminology
In the US, the term ''Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL)'' is obsolete (per DISA guidance) and is now more commonly known as ''Tactical Data Link (TDL)''.
See also
*
Tactical Data Links (TDLs)
*
Standard Interface for Multiple Platform Evaluation (SIMPLE), allows (
Beyond Line of Sight) transmission of M-Series and J-Series messages over
IP-based protocols.
*
Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP), allows transmission of M-Series and J-Series messages over long-distance networks.
External links
* Federation of American Scientists article
Tactical Digital Information Links (TADIL)
Military radio systems
Military equipment of NATO
Military communications
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