Integrated Communications System-Next : ACCS-ICSN

The Advanced COmmunication and Control System Integrated Communication System Next (ACCS-ICSN) effort proposes to develop a new Integrated Communication System based on VoIP technology, Web based services, IP Tactical Terminals, and IP Wireless technology that employs open industry standard communications technology to the maximum extent possible. The design approcah will be based on a commercial Ethernet IEEE 802.x open architecture standard that will seamlessly interface with commerical communication equipment such as wireless phones, VoIP telephones, and IP cameras. THe proposed design architectuer will provide IP Based tactical terminals, provide interface capability to legacy communication equipment including Sound Powered Telephones, and Analog and ISDN based equipment. Our approach will provide Information Assurance Accreditation, encryption, and high levels of security. The design will be architected to protect bandswidth, to survive battle damage, and to provide a high degree of fault tolerance. The architctuer will be formulated to specifically embrace technology changes and upgrades using modular and industry standard architecture definitions to ensure telecom advances have a direct pathway for integration into the ACCS-ICSN