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ATN Router
An Aeronautical Telecommunication Network Router (ATN) is functionally the same as a router used in the World Wide Web, in that it performs a switching function at level 3 of the OSI Reference Model. An ATN router forwards traffic based on the ISO Connectionless Network Protocol (CLNP). An ATN router is one that is compliant with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO’s) technical specification document 9705.
BCI’s initial offering is for a Ground-Ground router, which is labeled a Class 4 router by ICAO. The BCI ATN router runs natively on any Intel-based processor. Our standard platform is a Dell Power Edge Server. Other Linux servers such as the HP Proliant series are also supported. BCI’s ATN router is also offered in a CompactPCI (cPCI) chassis.
The BCI ATN router has a graphical user interface (GUI) which permits easy access to system information. This user-friendly interface is intuitive and does not require knowledge of the supporting operating system. The BCI router is quickly and easily configured through the Configuration and Adaptation Tool. This tool permits users to easily define adaptable interface parameters.
BCI’s ATN router can be configured to support IPv4 or IPv6 traffic in addition to ATN CLNP traffic. It also provides support for remote network management so that the router may be monitored and controlled by any SNMP compliant network management station.
Adjunct Radar Processing for Weather
Many naval vessels at sea, and military detachments deployed around the globe, often lack organic weather radar information. Satellite sensors and receivers can provide near real-time weather information, but this information is often not continuously available.
BCI, under contract to SPAWAR Systems Center, San Diego, has developed a real-time adjunct weather processor that converts tactical radar returns into meaningful weather radar information. The passive interface from the radar to the Weather Extractor Computer (WEC) means there is no impact on the tactical operation of the radar.
The WEC is based on commercial, off the shelf PC server technology and adheres to the US Navy’s Open Architecture guidelines. Weather information updates are provided at intervals up to once per minute. Weather products are available from the WEC via standard Ethernet connection to an external network (such as IT-21, ISIS) or via closed-circuit video (such as 23-TV).
The WEC has been developed and tested for the AN/SPS-48E radar. Additional radar platforms can be augmented with a WEC with minor software and radar interface hardware modifications.
For further information on any of the services that we provide, please contact our Corporate Office at 856-778-1660.
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