Naval and strategic operations require interoperability among a diverse set of radio communication systems. This enables allied nations to operate in synergy and successfully manage complex missions. RapidM knows the ropes and can assist system integrators in navigating their way through this dynamic domain with our continually expanding range of maritime communication products. Our high-end data modems, ALE controllers and ARQ protocol units offer exceptional levels of performance. Our products also fully comply with emerging and relevant industry standards, including ISO, IEC, CE and interoperability standards such as MIL-STD-188-110B and 110C; MIL-STD-188-141B, 141C and 141D; and STANAG 4538, 4539, 4539/TDMA, 5066, and 4691.
Applications
- Navies, shore stations or ship/submarine platforms
- Long-range BLOS communication for satellite-denied environments
- Coast Guards
- Offshore drilling operations
- Other maritime usage including ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship
- Tactical data link platforms
- Commercial and industrial users requiring standards-compliant BLOS communication
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WIDEBAND HF HOUSE
The HF House concept has originally been presented in the STANAG 4538 specification (included as part of MIL-STD-188-141D Appendix C) as a set of standards for HF communication. It attempts to align the NATO standards with the US MIL-STDs to promote interoperability. The HF House covers the lowest levels of the standard OSI Network model and it provides as a minimum baseline for achieving HF communication interoperability. Interoperability can only be achieved via standardisation, followed up by interoperability exercises between vendors.
An update to the HF House is required as HF Standards are continuously being developed. The addition of Wideband HF Modem, Wideband ALE and Wideband ARQ standards to the HF House concept is depicted below. The updated HF House is named the Wideband HF House.
Figure 1: Wideband HF House
The Wideband HF House shows the second (2G), third (3G), and fourth generation (4G) standards. The updated house also highlights the possible interactions between the Modem, ALE, ARQ and 2G, 3G, and 4G standards.
The extensions introduced by the Wideband HF House include the following:
- MIL-STD-188-141D (4G ALE)
- MIL-STD-188-110C and D (Wideband HF Modems, Contiguous)
- STANAG 5066 (WB ARQ)
The software architecture of a 4G implementation caters for concurrent LSU decoding and for the management of 2G, 3G, and 4G linking, sessions, and traffic. This means that:
- 4G ALE systems can set up links for legacy narrowband or wideband traffic.
- 4G ALE systems are backwards compatible with 2G/3G ALE. To this end 4G ALE/WALE supports a scan rate compatible with 3G systems.
- STANAG 5066 WB (Edition 4*) is the appropriate ARQ for MIL-STD-188-110C, D.
NATO & MIL-STD Specifications Mapped to RapidM RM & RC Products
| Document | Description | RM6-A | RM8 | RM10 | RS8 | RS10 | RC66-S | RC8 | RC10 | |
Modem Standards |
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| MIL-STD-188-110A (click for more info) | Interoperability and Performance Standards for Data Modems | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110A, Appendix B | 39-Tone Parallel Mode | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110B (click for more info) | Interoperability and Performance Standards for Data Modems | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110B, Appendix B | 39-Tone Parallel Mode | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110B, Appendix C | HF Data Modem Waveforms for Data Rates above 2400 bps | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110B, Appendix E | Data Link Protocol | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110B, Appendix F | HF Data Modem Waveforms for Multiple Channel Systems | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110C (click for more info) | Interoperability and Performance Standards for Data Modems | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110C, Appendix A | LAN Interface | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110C, Appendix B | 39-Tone Parallel Mode | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110C, Appendix C | HF Data Modem Waveforms for Data Rates above 2400 bps | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110C, Appendix D | HF Data Modem Waveforms for Single Contiguous Bandwidth up to 24 kHz | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110C, Appendix E | Characteristics of HF Channel Simulators | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110C, Appendix F | HF Data Modem Waveforms for Multiple Channel Systems | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110D | Interoperability and Performance Standards for Data Modems | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110D, Appendix B | 39-Tone Parallel Mode | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110D, Appendix C | HF Data Modem Waveforms for Data Rates above 2400 bps in 3 kHz Bandwidth | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110D, Appendix E | Characteristics of HF Channel Simulators | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-110D, Appendix F | HF Data Modem Waveforms for Multiple Channel Systems | |||||||||
| STANAG 4539 (click for more info) | Technical Standards for Non-Hopping HF Communications Waveforms | |||||||||
| STANAG 4539, Annex A | Functional Characteristics and Technical Overview of Non-Hopping HF Communications Waveforms | |||||||||
| STANAG 4539, Annex B | Technical Specifications to Ensure Interoperability of Serial Waveforms for Non-Hopping Multiple Application Operation on HF Channels | |||||||||
| STANAG 4539, Annex C | Performance Aspects of Waveforms for Non-Hopping Multiple Application Operation on HF Channels | |||||||||
| STANAG 4539, Annex D | Technical Specifications to Ensure Interoperability of Serial Waveforms for Non-Hopping TDMA Operation on HF Channels | |||||||||
| STANAG 4415 (click for more info) | Characteristics of a Robust Non-Hopping, Serial Tone Modulators/Demodulator for Severely Degraded HF Radio Links | |||||||||
| STANAG 4415, Annex A | Required Characteristics of a Robust, Non-hopping, Serial Tone Modulator / Demodulator for Severely Degraded HF Radio Links | |||||||||
| STANAG 4415, Annex B | Example Modulator – C language implementation of Transmit Waveform | |||||||||
| STANAG 4285 (click for more info) | Characteristics of 1200/2400/3600 bits per Second Modulators/Demodulators for HF Radio Links | |||||||||
| STANAG 4285, Annex A | Required Characteristics of 1200/2400/3600 Bits per Second Single Tone Modulators/Demodulators for HF Radio Links | |||||||||
| STANAG 4285, Annex B | Evaluation of Modems Employing the STANAG 4285 Waveform | |||||||||
| STANAG 4285, Annex C | First Example of Demodulation Technique | |||||||||
| STANAG 4285, Annex D | Second Example of Demodulation Technique | |||||||||
| STANAG 4285, Annex E | Error Correction Coding, Interleaving and Message Protocols for use with the Standard Modulation Formats | |||||||||
| STANAG 4285, Annex F | Use of the Synchronization Sequence for Signal Detection and Acquisition/Tracking of Doppler, Synchronization and Channel Parameters | |||||||||
| STANAG 4481 (click for more info) | Minimum technical equipment standards for naval HF shore-to-ship broadcast systems | |||||||||
| STANAG 4529 (click for more info) | Characteristics of Single Tone Modulators/Demodulators for Maritime HF Radio Links in 1240 Hz Bandwidth | |||||||||
| STANAG 5065 | Minimum Standards for Naval Low Frequency (LF) Shore-to-Ship Surface Broadcast Systems | |||||||||
| STANAG 5065, Annex A | Terms and Definitions | |||||||||
| STANAG 5065, Annex B | Minimum Standards for Naval LF Surface Broadcast Transmitting (Shore Station) and Receiving (Ship Station) Systems | |||||||||
| STANAG 5065, Annex C | Baseband Processing and Modulation | |||||||||
| STANAG 5065, Annex D | Baseband Description of MSK | |||||||||
| STANAG 4197 | Modulation and Coding Characteristics that must be common to assure Interoperability of 2400 bps Linear Predictive Encoded Digital Speech Transmitted over HF Facilities | |||||||||
V/UHF Modem Standards |
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| STANAG 4691 (Edition 1) | Multi-Hop IP Networking with Legacy UHF Radios: Mobile Ad Hoc Relay Line-Of-Sight Networking (MARLIN) | |||||||||
| STANAG 4691, Annex A | Mobile Ad Hoc Relay Line-Of-Sight Networking (MARLIN) Profile | |||||||||
| STANAG 4691, Annex B | Technical Specifications to Ensure Interoperability of Serial Waveforms for 25 kHz Bandwidth Line-Of-Sight VHF and UHF Radio Data Communications | |||||||||
HF ALE Standards |
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| MIL-STD-188-141B | Interoperability and Performance Standards for Medium and High Frequency Radio Systems | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-141B, Appendix A | Automatic Link Establishment System | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-141B, Appendix B | Linking Protection | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-141B, Appendix C | Third-Generation HF Link Automation | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-141B, Appendix E | Application Protocols for HF Radio Networks | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-141C | Interoperability and Performance Standards for Medium and High Frequency Radio Systems | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-141C, Appendix A | Automatic Link Establishment System (Second Generation [2G]) | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-141C, Appendix B | Linking Protection | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-141C, Appendix C | Third-Generation HF Link Automation | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-141C, Appendix E | Application Protocols for HF Radio Networks | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-141D | Interoperability and Performance Standards for Medium and High Frequency Radio Systems | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-141D, Appendix A | Automatic Link Establishment System (Second Generation [2G]) | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-141D, Appendix B | Linking Protection | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-141D, Appendix C | Third-Generation HF Link Automation | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-141D, Appendix E | Application Protocols for HF Radio Networks | |||||||||
| MIL-STD-188-141D, Appendix H | Halfloop Linking Protection Algorithm | |||||||||
| STANAG 4538 | Technical Standards for an Automatic Radio Control System for HF Communications Links | |||||||||
| STANAG 4538, Appendix A | Functional Characteristics and Technical Overview of an Automatic Radio Control System for HF Communication Links | |||||||||
| STANAG 4538, Appendix B | Performance Characteristics of an Automatic Radio Control System for HF Communication Links | |||||||||
| STANAG 4538, Appendix C | Technical Specifications to Ensure Interoperability of an Automatic Radio Control System for HF Communications Links | |||||||||
ARQ Standards |
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| STANAG 5066 (click for more info) (Edition 2) | Profile for High Frequency (HF) Radio Data Communications | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix A | Subnetwork Interface Sublayer | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix B | Channel Access Sublayer | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix C | Data Transfer Sublayer | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix D | Interface between Data Transfer Sublayer and Communications Equipment | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix F | Subnetwork Client Definitions. See table below for more info | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix G | Use of Waveforms at Data Rates Above 2400 bps | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix H | Implementation Guide and Notes | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix I | Messages and Procedures for Frequency Change | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066 (click for more info) (Edition 3) | Profile for High Frequency (HF) Radio Data Communications | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix A | Subnetwork Interface Sublayer | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix B | Channel Access Sublayer | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix C | Data Transfer Sublayer | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix D | Interface between Data Transfer Sublayer and Communications Equipment | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix F | Subnetwork Client Definitions | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix G | Use of Waveforms at Data Rates Above 2400 bps | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix H | Implementation Guide and Notes | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix I | Messages and Procedures for Frequency Change | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix J | General Requirements for Enhanced Media Access Control (MAC) Capabilities in Multi-Node STANAG 5066 Networks | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066 (Edition 4*) | Profile for High Frequency (HF) Radio Data Communications | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix A | Subnetwork Interface Sublayer | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix B | Channel Access Sublayer | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix C | Data Transfer Sublayer | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix D | Interface between Data Transfer Sublayer and Communications Equipment | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix F | Subnetwork Client Definitions | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix G | Use of Waveforms at Data Rates Above 2400 bps | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix H | Implementation Guide and Notes | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix I | Messages and Procedures for Frequency Change | |||||||||
| STANAG 5066, Appendix J | General Requirements for Enhanced Media Access Control (MAC) Capabilities in Multi-Node STANAG 5066 Networks | |||||||||
Channel Simulator Recommendations |
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| Recommendation ITU-R F.1487 | Testing of HF modems with bandwidths of up to about 12 kHz using ionospheric channel simulators | |||||||||
| Recommendation ITU-R F.520-2 | Use of high frequency ionospheric channel simulators | |||||||||
| Recommendation ITU-R F.1487 | Testing of HF modems with bandwidths of up to about 12 kHz using ionospheric channel simulators | |||||||||
HF Radio Equipment Standard |
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| STANAG 4203 (Edition 3) | Technical Standards for Single Channel HF Radio Equipment | |||||||||
| STANAG 4203, Appendix A | Terms and Definitions | |||||||||
| STANAG 4203, Appendix B | Technical Standards to Ensure Interoperability of Common Single Channel HF Radio Equipment | |||||||||
| STANAG 4203, Appendix C | Independent sideband (ISB) operations | |||||||||
| STANAG 4203, Appendix E | Implementation Matrix | |||||||||
Electromagnetic Interference Requirements Standard |
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| MIL-STD-461G | Military Standard: Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics Requirements for Equipment | |||||||||
Environmental Engineering Requirements Standard |
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| MIL-STD-810G | Department of Defence Test Method Standard Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests | |||||||||
Quality Management |
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| ISO 9001:2015 | Quality Management System: Requirements | |||||||||
| AQAP 2110 | NATO Quality Assurance Requirements for Design, Development and Production | |||||||||
Electromagnetic Interference Requirements Standard |
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| MIL-STD-498 | Software Development and Documentation |
= Fully compliant implementation
* = Standard not yet released
Supporting table(s)
STANAG 5066 Annex F: expanded |
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| Annex F.x | Description | RC50 | RC66 | RC8 | RC10 | |
| Annex F.3 | COSS Client | |||||
| Annex F.5 | HMTP Client | |||||
| Annex F.12 | IP Client | |||||
| Annex F.14 | CFTP Client |
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