The Dynamic Tactical Communication Networks (DTCN) Enabling Capability (EC) will develop/leverage, integrate and demonstrate adaptive algorithms, protocols and network management capabilities that enable tactical forces to (1) communicate across highly mobile networks and differing security domains and (2) maintain the ability to effectively exchange data over intermittent, low throughput network connections. DTCN consists of two separate but coordinated products: self-organizing networks and assured information exchange.
In the area of self-organizing networks, ONR is developing network auto-configuration and continuous adaptation protocols to enable rapid, transparent platform network membership and departure, without interrupting information flows, while minimizing human intervention. The objective of this product is to support self-organizing networks with 200 to 300 nodes. Configuration times will be two to five minutes for networks of 200 nodes with reconfiguration times of 0.5 to 1 minute.
In the area of assured information exchange, ONR is working to provide interdomain connectivity across highly mobile autonomous network systems. This will assure priority movement of critical data intra-network and through reach-back gateway networks that interface with the Global Information Grid. The objective of this product is a scalable architecture with 50 to 200 routing domains. Between eight and 32 security enclaves per domain will exist, and each domain will connect with between two and four other domains.
The technologies will be transitioned to the Automated Digital Networking System program of record within the Program Executive Office - Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I).