Implementation of an integrated network of various ISR-systems

Abstract

Experiments were carried out at naval base Eckernförde, Germany, bringing together several projects concerning Defense Against Terrorism (DAT) and the net-centric battlespace. An integrated network of various Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems was realized to evaluate the benefit of net-centric operations, i. e. in DAT focusing on force protection. ISR systems of the German Army, Air force, and Navy as well as a number of not yet operational systems were integrated in a joint network. Information relationships, data models, collaborative system functions and services were defined for as much as 27 systems from 20 companies. The NATO ISR Interoperability Architecture (NIIA) as the corner stone of technical standards for interoperable ISR products like images and motion imagery was used to the extent possible. Services and systems adopted by the multinational project MAJIIC were the starting point to develop appropriate collaboration tools and mechanisms.