By offloading all link level and message processing from the host system, LinkPRO allows de-coupling of the transactional requirements defined by MIL-Standard 6016 from the Combat System. The combat system CSCI is interfaced with LinkPRO though a well-defined interface that is adaptable and isolated from the MIL-Standard. LinkPRO can be set up in a server/client relationship and can feed the data link information to the combat system through the common interface, and simultaneously, feed the C2 system through an additional implementation of the common interface that can be adapted to a different set of requirements by mapping the interface appropriately. This allows LinkPRO to support emerging Service Oriented Architectures once they are fully defined. LinkPRO can also provide a JREAP C or other appropriately formatted output which can be used with any TCP/IP connection to supply TDL data to any user that is able to decipher it. TCG's current client workstations are capable of performing this processing and display function. Propose to investigate the efficacy of revision, virtualization and reformatting this functionality into an application for handheld devices to process and display tactical data link information and investigate the required architecture to meet the objectives of this SBIR.
Keywords: Tactical Data Link, Tactical Data Link, Tdl, Link 16, Transactional Interfaces, C2p
