UNDER RANGE INTEROPERABILITY

Abstract

The U.S. Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) has established a secure network linking training and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) ranges with sponsor sites. These links allow the remote monitoring and archiving of range data and audio, access to Center modeling, simulation and analysis facilities, the ability to remotely upgrade development and operating system software, and the ability to perform remote diagnostics and trouble-shooting of range resources from the Exercise Communications Center (ECC) located in Newport, RI, which serves as the hub of the network. The Training, Test and Evaluation Analysis Laboratory (TEAL) was developed to coordinate access to shipboard and land-based trainers and modeling and simulation facilities, as well as undersea ranges. By this process, TEAL integrates undersea ranges, laboratory simulation, and training systems into a seamless communications network. The Australian Underwater Range Activity (AURA) being installed in Western Australia has the capacity to become a participant in TEAL. The test and training flexibilities available with TEAL can enhance and expand the capabilities of AURA to the benefit of the Royal Australian Navy.