Wireless Solutions for Time Space Position Information (TSPI) Data Links

"We propose to develop a common flexible TSPI data link solution, based on commercial third generation (3G) wireless standards with appropriate modifications, to meet the unique DoD TSPI datalink requirements while preserving the open architecture featuresof the commercial wireless standards. Specific Air Force requirements addressed by this proposal are support for high dynamic users, support high data rates up to 3 Mbps, operate at ranges up to 140 nautical miles, efficient use of spectrum, networkconnectivity for increased productivity, and lower development and ownership costs. The proposed Mayflower TSPI Data Link solution, based on the next generation (3G) cellular data network technology, will be analyzed and shown to meet the above Air Forceprogram requirements. Specific technical issues to be addressed in the Phase I study include near/far problem associated with high power mobile UE for long ranges, high dynamic user's power control requirements, effect of introduction of IP (InternetProtocol) on the network data traffic load, and network architecture simplification to reduce the IP core network and UE cost. The phase I study will develop a system design and demonstrate by analysis and simulation that the proposed data link solutionis feasible. Successful demonstration of the proposed TSPI data link solution will lead to IP-based network and mobile equipment products, which can be marketed to commercial 3G wireless data op