AEROMARITIME ENGINEERING FRANCE

Modern communications systems play a decisive role in innovative naval vessel concepts in that they execute a broad range of naval tasks.

The tactical communications systems of naval vessels normally consist of a digital communications network that, in addition to providing half-duplex and duplex intercom system functionality, also deliver the corresponding network functionalities in the field of communications.

APCOS®4000, a hybrid routing and switching communications platform, was developed by AEROMARITIME Systembau GmbH to centralise internal and external communication activities and to enable easy access to internal sub-systems by means of a communications management system connecting different vessel areas.

Deploying APCOS®4000 (Advanced Platform Communications System) increases vessel protection and effectiveness against asymmetric threats through information superiority achieved by a fast broadband data transfer and a future-oriented 10 GBit/s-Ethernet backbone, into which new, IP-based telecommunication systems can be easily integrated in the future.

APCOS®4000 also has the advantage over purely IP-based systems in that it uses a deterministic transmission method for time-critical and safety-relevant signals.

APCOS®4000 achieves the separation of classified (red) and open (black) information consistently required on vessels. The telecommunication devices are connected via the shortest possible route by copper cable, the signals are digitalised and then connected with the switching unit via light wave conductor cable.

Requirements within the scope of the intensive use concept after long-term availability and a service life of up to two years in the field of application are supported by the high, technical reliability of the digital communications network (99.52%), low maintenance and a long operating life. In addition, APCOS®4000 has an above-average level of redundancy. APCOS®4000 thus has the ability to set up new connection paths in the case of a data ring interruption so that communication can be maintained.

APCOS®4000, with all its technical features, contributes to combining the coordinated and required capabilities into an overall design.

^SAMMS® is a secure, automated military messaging system offering user-friendly, intuitive ACP 127 message handling, including automatic routing and delivery. Available as a stand-alone terminal or as a local network of workstations,
SAMMS® integrates with the ^COSYMA communications management system. It supports a virtually unlimited number of external communication lines, encryption and the ADat-P3 and OTH Gold protocols.

• ACP127/128 messaging system
  • Extensions to the ACPx standard
• Military messaging STANAG 4406
  • Fixed line, SatCom : X.400 P1 (P772)
  • HF, V/UHF, SatCom: appendix E (ACP142)
• STANAG 5066 communications suite
  • Protocol stack (up to 4 running in parallel, virtualization possible)
  • Clients (IP, email, ACPx, T.37 fax)
  • Graphic configuration and control interface
• User agents
  • Common user agent (CUA)
  • User agents for ACPx, STANAG 4406, email
• Message distribution and routing
• Message scheduling
• Editing and publishing process
• General MMHS configuration tool
• Gateways
  • ST4406 / XML
  • ST4406 / ACPx (appendix D of ST4406)

Multifunction antennas are designed to withstand the extreme environmental conditions and confined space of submarines. This is achieved thanks to a unique antenna array, protected by a fiberglass dome.
The antenna characteristics have been developed to enable aircraft to carry out data and voice communications in airspace, complementing ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore communications. Aircraft such as AWACS act as relays for radio signal transmission. Although the dipole of the “Lizard” antenna has a predominantly planar radiation pattern (up to an elevation angle of 60°), submarines can track aircraft up to an elevation angle of 90°. This guarantees complete coverage of the surrounding airspace at 360° horizontally and 180° vertically. Thanks to these remarkable multi-functional capabilities, Aeromaritime significantly extends military communications for submarines by offering them this unique solution.

Modern communications systems play a decisive role in innovative warship concepts, as they enable a wide range of naval tasks to be performed.

Tactical communications systems on warships generally consist of a digital communications network which, in addition to providing half-duplex and duplex intercom system functionality, also provides the corresponding network functionality in the communications domain.

APCOS®4000 , a hybrid routing and switching communications platform, has been developed by AEROMARITIME Systembau GmbH to centralize internal and external communications activities and enable easy access to internal subsystems by means of a communications management system linking different areas of the ship.

The deployment of APCOS®4000 (Advanced Platform Communications System) enhances the protection and effectiveness of ships against asymmetric threats through information superiority’information achieved through fast broadband data transfer and a future-oriented 10 Gbit/s Ethernet backbone network, into which new IP-based telecommunications systems can be easily integrated in the future.

APCOS®4000 also has the advantage, over purely IP-based systems, of using a deterministic transmission method for time- and safety-critical signals.

APCOS®4000 ensures the separation of classified (red) and public (black) information, an absolute necessity on board ships. Telecommunication devices are connected by the shortest possible route via copper cable; signals are digitized and then routed to the switching unit via conductive fiber-optic cable.

The requirements of intensive use, including long-term availability and a service life of up to two years under real-life conditions, are ensured by the digital communication network&#8217s high technical reliability (99.52%), low maintenance and long operational life. What’s more, the APCOS®4000 features an above-average level of redundancy. In the event of a data ring interruption, the APCOS®4000 is able to establish new links to ensure communications continuity.

The APCOS®4000, with all its technical features, helps to combine coordinated and required capabilities in a comprehensive design.

^SAMMS® is a secure, automated military messaging system offering user-friendly, intuitive ACP 127 message processing, including automatic routing and delivery. Available as a stand-alone terminal or as a local network of workstations,
SAMMS® integrates with the ^COSYMA communications management system. It supports a virtually unlimited number of external communication lines, encryption and the ADat-P3 and OTH Gold protocols.

• ACP127/128 messaging system
  • Extensions to the ACPx standard
• Military messaging STANAG 4406
  • Fixed line, SatCom : X.400 P1 (P772)
  • HF, V/UHF, SatCom : appendix E (ACP142)
• STANAG 5066 communications suite
  • Protocol stack (up to 4 running in parallel, virtualization possible)
  • Clients (IP, email, ACPx, T.37 fax)
  • Graphic configuration and control interface
• User agents
  • Common user agent (CUA)
  • User agents for ACPx, STANAG 4406, email
• Message distribution and routing
• Message scheduling
• Editing and publishing process
• General MMHS configuration tool
• Gateways
  • ST4406 / XML
  • ST4406 / ACPx (appendix D of ST4406)
• Certificate management
• Message signing and encryption
• Email, HF operator chat, XMPP
• ADat-P3, OTH-Or
• ACP145

• *) Value added to messages and features by AEROMARITIME:

  Delivery notice

  • Receipt notice
  • Priorities
  • Deferred delivery
  • Multiple formats
  • Voice, data, attachments
  • Reliable transmission
  • Data compression
  • Multiple path selection
  • Error correction
  • Multicast
  • EMCON (emission control)
  • Intuitive graphical user interface
  • Shared HF radio
  • Multiple gateways
  • Message routing
  • Message scheduling
  • Notifications
  • Multiple languages

Multifunction antennas are designed to withstand the extreme environmental conditions and confined space of submarines. This is achieved thanks to a unique antenna array, protected by a fiberglass dome.
The antenna characteristics have been developed to enable aircraft to carry out data and voice communications in airspace, complementing ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore communications. Aircraft such as AWACS act as relays for radio signal transmission. Although the dipole of the “Lizard” antenna has a predominantly planar radiation pattern (up to an elevation angle of 60°), submarines can track aircraft up to an elevation angle of 90°. This guarantees complete coverage of the surrounding airspace at 360° horizontally and 180° vertically. Thanks to these remarkable multi-functional capabilities, Aeromaritime considerably extends military communications for submarines by offering them this unique solution.