DABS (Discrete Address Beacon System) Interrogation Modulator.

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Abstract:

This report describes the development of a user friendly discrete address beacon system DABS interrogation modulator unit. The unit was designed to support an automatic testing program to define the degree of compatibility of the DABS now Mode S system with the Mark XII Mode 4 IFF system. The design philosophy, implementation, and software development of this microcomputer-controlled phase and amplitude waveform modulator is reviewed both for users of this equipment and as a guide for those developing similar specialized equipment. This interrogation modulator has proven to be flexible in use in connection with DABS as well as on other IFF programs. Appendix A includes helpful development and debugging aids and some lessons learned. Keywords Discrete Address Beacon System DABSMode S, IFF system Test equipment, Microprocessor controlled test equipment.

Author(s):
Barnwell, William A.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Feb 79-Oct 81,
Pagination:
0043

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL-9021
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*DISCRETE ADDRESS BEACON SYSTEMS, *IFF SYSTEMS, *INTERROGATION, *MODULATORS, AMPLITUDE MODULATION, WAVEFORMS, DEBUGGING(COMPUTERS), COMPUTER PROGRAMS, AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING, TEST METHODS, COMPATIBILITY, MICROPROCESSORS, TEST EQUIPMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Air Navigation and Guidance
Keyword(s):
WUDN980188
Report Date:
1987 Apr 16