TENM RFI Project descriptions.pdf

Test Enterprise Network Modernization Program (TENM)

The Test Enterprise Network Modernization (TENM) compasses the ATEC requirements of the following three projects: Test Network Modernization, ATEC Fiber Modernization, and Future Wireless Network. TENM will provide ATEC the critical on-range test network bandwidth to move large volumes of test data for analysis and decision-making via fiber and wireless technologies. The on-range test network is the foundation necessary to meet the interconnectivity and interoperability demands of Multi-Domain Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) distributed testing, and to move data to the cloud environment. Each program within TENM focuses on key requirements of the test network infrastructure modernization. TNM focuses on replacing inadequate and end-of-life (EOL) network hardware, addressing bandwidth limitations, redundancy, and network management. AFM’s objective is the replacement of existing and/or installation of new fiber optic test network infrastructure to meet current and future test data throughput requirements. FWN is the development of a wireless test network solution that complements the AFM project with increased performance/coverage, enhanced interoperability, and lower sustainment costs. The test network, composed of both wired and wireless infrastructure, is a critical component for the real-time processing and viewing of test data. Wireless capability provides test network connectivity when wired infrastructure is unavailable or unsuitable. This wireless test network augments the wired network, providing connectivity where no fiber exists and expanding network coverage across the ranges. FWN aims to provide wireless test network capabilities that offer reliable, high-capacity, and comprehensive coverage with throughput that allows streaming of large test data files for real-time viewing and processing to meet evolving test mission requirements. TENM will provide an innovative and efficient platform capable of supporting ATEC’s current and future mission-critical test network requirements.

TENM has identified shortfalls in the existing network infrastructure that are limiting its ability to meet current and/or future testing requirements. These include, but are not limited to:

Condition of Fiber: Portions of the existing fiber-optic infrastructure is not in serviceable condition or are damaged.

Lack of Fiber: Test areas/locations that are not serviced with fiber-optic infrastructure and/or areas where they don’t meet the minimum fiber strands per building.

Fault Tolerance: No diverse fiber routes to maintain redundant network paths where needed. Redundancy eliminates single points of failure to maintain availability and provide uninterrupted data collection and transmission performance.

Low Available Bandwidth: Current fiber infrastructure does not support required bandwidth of concurrent modern instrumentation.

Maintenance and Testing: No modern equipment necessary to maintain, operate, and repair existing fiber infrastructure, or the ability to validate repairs to the level required for modern instrumentation.

Accessibility: Inability for immediate access to be able to maintain/repair and support range fiber infrastructure.

Fiber Documentation: No access to complete and accurate documentation of existing cable infrastructure, specifically, utility map inclusion of fiber-optic infrastructure.

Wireless: Limited wireless infrastructure (both fixed and transportable) that does not allow ability to increase coverage area and or set up temporary networks with mobile assets.

Expeditionary Network: Ability to configure and transport network capability to support operational testing at remote sites.

Test Network Modernization (TNM) Network Bandwidth Upgrade

The increase in test data requirements using high-definition video streaming, plus large data transport requirements for live and post mission data are driving the need for a high-capacity network. This high-capacity need is being addressed under an incremental modernization plan that replaces End of Life (EOL) equipment with equipment that has increased capabilities and allows for the bandwidth to be optimized for the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Subordinate Organizations (ASOs). As the requirement for test data transport rates increases towards the 10 Gigabits per second (Gbps) network to the edge threshold, the network is at risk of failing to meet test requirements due to network traffic congestion, mission schedules, multiple and simultaneous projects, and mission delays in data distribution during pre-mission setup, live-mission, and post-mission. For example, the combination of optics and telemetry in close proximity for mission support when correlated to the physical network topology will push the edge bandwidth past the nominal 1Gbps network limit. The packetized data both in real-time and post-mission for optics and telemetry are increasing because of high-definition video requests and Telemetry-over-IP (TMoIP) requirements for future modernization plans at the ASOs. The ASOs currently support 1Gbps to the network edge utilizing different topologies, equipment, and infrastructures, as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Current 10 Gbps Core to 1 Gbps to the Edge

The network bandwidth, systems of systems, and technologies under development for future Test and Evaluation (T&E) at ASOs will require much higher bandwidth. Streaming of live and post mission high-definition video over IP is already placing a heavy load on the networks. To support the increased network traffic generated by future projects, as well as high-definition video streaming over IP from mission support entities and unmanned vehicle testing, the network is being upgraded to support a minimum of 100 Gigabits per second at the network backbone and 10 Gigabits per second at the access layer (Figure 2). This incremental hardware upgrade is expected to be completed by FY2027.

Figure 2. 10 Gbps to the Edge with 100 Gbps Core

Army Test and Evaluation Command Fiber Modernization (AFM)

As military systems continue to evolve, T&E data complexity and volume is increasing, resulting in the need for improved data collection and transmission performance. Specifically, there is a need to modernize existing fiber optic infrastructure at ASOs to ensure that it is in proper condition to support bandwidth requirements of TNM equipment implemented on the test ranges. ATEC ASOs test networks require fiber optic infrastructure that supports the data transmission rate of 100 Gigabits per second (Gbps) at the core/distribution layer and 10 Gbps to the access layer. Without sufficient fiber optic infrastructure, the test network equipment is at risk of not supporting bandwidth requirements of the TNM program. TNM equipment, along with fiber infrastructure, supports ASO test networks and instrumentation to improve route diversity and increase bandwidth. Increased U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) Cross Functional Team (CFT) test workload and modernized minor and major test instrumentation investments are driving the need for increased network throughput, real-time data transmission, and data download capability.

Key Performance Parameter (KPP) Requirements.

This section lists the Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and Key System Attributes (KSAs) that will address several shortfalls identified above of the current fiber infrastructure, along with ensuring an enterprise approach by creating a basic minimum standard across all the ATEC ASOs. The KPPs listed in Table 1 address the shortfalls for AFM.

Table 1 – KPPs

NUMBER KPP Requirement

Threshold (T): All ASO projects that require the use of single mode fiber optic cables shall have the maximum acceptable attenuation calculated according to the equation in Table 2 using values for coefficients included in the baseline condition row using a wavelength of 1310 nanometer (nm).

Fiber-Optic Attenuation

T: All ASO projects that require the use of single mode fiber optic cables in Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) or long-distance applications (>=40 kilometers (km)) shall have the maximum acceptable attenuation calculated according to the equation in Table 2 using values for coefficients included in the baseline condition row using a wavelength of 1550 nm.

T: All ASO projects that require the use of multimode fiber optic cables shall have the maximum acceptable attenuation calculated according to the equation in Table 2 using values for coefficients included in the baseline condition row using a wavelength of 850 nm.

Fiber-Optic Attenuation.

Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) or a light source with a power meter will be used to test optical fiber attenuation. The metered testing should not exceed the threshold acceptable attenuation value as calculated using the equation for total acceptable attenuation for single and multi-mode fiber in the following table. This KPP ensures conformity with the values for the attenuation calculation for the American National Standards Institute/Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Alliance (ANSI/TIA/EIA)-568 B Section B.3 (pg. 27-28

– Optical Fiber Cables).

Table 2 – Attenuation Equation Calculation

Equation Total Attenuation (TA) = n * C + c * J + L * a + M n=number of connector s

C= attenuatio n for one optical connector (dB)

C= numbe r of splices

J= attenuatio n for one splice (dB)

L= total length of the optica l cable (km) a=attenuatio n for optical cable (dB/km)

M= system margin (typicall y 3dB)

LEGEND:

dB – decibel dB/km – decibels per kilometer nm – nanometers

Key System Attributes.

The KSAs listed in Table 3 address the shortfalls for AFM. Reference is made to the USAISEC Technical Criteria for the Installation of Information Infrastructure Architecture (I3A), February 2010 for fiber considerations in the design.

Table 3 – Key System Attributes

Number KSA Requirement 1 Fiber to Test Areas Threshold (T): All fiber runs to Test Areas shall be a minimum of 12 strand cable in accordance with I3A, section 3.15.4.2, unless specified otherwise in local ASOs policies and procedures in conjunction with their agencies.

2 Backbone Fiber

T: All outside plant backbone fiber runs shall be a minimum of 24 strand single mode cable in accordance with I3A section, 3.15.4.2, unless specified otherwise in local ASOs policies and procedures in conjunction with their agencies.

3 Fiber Splices

T: All outside plant backbone fiber runs shall be fusion spliced to manufactured pigtails in accordance with I3A, section 3.17.3.2.

4 Fiber Specification

T: Installed fiber-optic cable shall conform to the specifications outlined in section 3.15 of the I3A.

5 Testing of Fiber

T: All fiber runs shall be tested before and after installation using the OTDR method as defined in I3A, section 3.19.2.

6 Range Fiber Installation

T: Fiber installed outside the main cantonment area or designated as “range-controlled fiber” shall be installed in accordance with section

3.12 of the I3A.

8 Diversity T: Communication between Core and Distribution Nodes requires multiple fiber-optic lines to create redundant communication paths to provide fault tolerance and communication availability to support all current and future data bandwidth requirements, as defined in I3A section 3.15.4.5.

9 Dark Fiber T: All multi-destination cables shall be sized with minimum 50 percent spare, unused strands as defined in I3A, section 3.15.4.4.

11 Bandwidth T: All backbone fiber between network cores and distribution nodes shall support a minimum of 100Gb/s bandwidth.

12 Fiber Connector Quality

T: All new fiber-optic terminations shall use an ultra-physical contact spliced-on pigtail connector as defined in I3A, section 3.17.3.2, unless specified otherwise in local policies and procedures in conjunction with their agencies.

Design Constraints

T: All fiber-optic designs shall not include aerial implementations as the primary or preferred solution in accordance with I3A, section 3.6.4. In addition to the stated requirements above, any additional design guidance decisions shall be based on I3A, unless specified otherwise in local policies and procedures in conjunction with their agencies.

16 Operational Availability T: ASO fiber optic infrastructure operational availability, as a system, shall also be 95%.

Future Wireless Network (FWN)

The ASOs require wireless network capabilities for transporting test data in austere environments. These capabilities describe wireless network characteristics in the form of Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multi-Point (PTmP), and mobility scenarios of Line of Sight (LOS) and Non- Line of Sight (NLOS) activities that support T&E across ATEC SOs.

Test capabilities are divided into the following functional areas:

(1) Wireless network to enable instrumentation monitoring and control.

(2) Wireless data transport (i.e., health and test status, real time data collection).

(3) Wireless backhaul to support long-range and high-bandwidth connectivity for field communications.

(4) Wireless data collection from mobile platforms to include dismounted soldiers, vehicles, and Tier 1 Aviation (e.g., helicopters and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).

(5) Portable wireless infrastructure to enable ad hoc connectivity at remote locations.

(6) Wireless scalability to provide extended and reliable coverage.

(7) Automated reporting tool to support wireless management of the network.

(8) Situational awareness for wireless devices.

(9) Propagation and planning tools to provide quick and accurate prediction of network performance.

The test network, composed of both wired and wireless infrastructure, is a critical component for the real-time processing and viewing of test data. Wireless capability provides test network connectivity when wired infrastructure is unavailable or unsuitable. This wireless test network augments the wired network, providing connectivity where no fiber exists and expanding network coverage across the range. As military systems evolve, T&E data complexity and transport requirements also increase which drive the need for increased performance in FWN. FWN aims to provide wireless test network capabilities that offer reliable and comprehensive coverage with throughput that allows streaming of large test data files for real-time viewing and processing. In maintaining a forward perspective, FWN will provide a wireless test network capability that is high capacity to meet evolving test mission requirements.

The desired approach will maximize the use of wireless capabilities (both fixed and transportable) across the respective test centers to allow flexibility in configuring the desired network that still meets the requirements.

The below use cases/locations are a subset of the overall networking requirements for each ASO.

Additional use cases/locations may be included in any future RFI release based on the responses received to these initial RFIs.

Aberdeen Test Center (ATC)

Location #1: Automotive Test and Evaluation Facility (ATEF)

Description: Engineered as a concentric multi-surface, paved and gravel high-speed test track. The flat, 7.2 km (4.5 mi) long and 61 m (200 ft) wide tri-oval includes generous safety run-off areas supporting vehicle weights more than 109 tons metric (120 tons).

There is a 427 m (1400 ft) long by 37m (120 ft) wide section of High Speed Paved which is utilized for vehicle performance testing (e.g., brake testing, lane change.

Current Network Infrastructure:

o 21 locations with fiber and network switches. The blue poles depicted are poles that can be used for a wireless solution.

Data Requirements:

o Provide network infrastructure and component availability of at least 99.99% on the entire course.

o Provide 99.99% wireless coverage on and around the course o Minimal loss roaming o Fully integrated into the enterprise network o Latency requirement under 10ms o Testing of 2-10 vehicles at one time o 50-100Mbps upload per test vehicle o 100Mbps to 1Gbps high speed are for dump data (data from ADAMS data acquisition system)

Operational/Safety Requirements o Video Streaming o Provide location of test vehicle on the courses in real time to Test Course Manager

(situational awareness for safety) o Read-time data viewing necessary to verify operational capability during test event to include:

Precise GPS position for safety CAN Bus Monitoring additional instrumentation

Location #2: Perryman Course

Description: 2000 acres course (18 miles) used mainly for cross-country testing of vehicles for endurance, durability, and reliability. There are five off-road courses graduated in severity with a three-mile paved straightaway.

o 11 locations with fiber and network switches. The blue poles depicted are poles that entire course.

o Provide 99.99% wireless coverage on and around the course.

o Minimal loss roaming o Fully integrated into the enterprise network o Latency requirement under 10ms.

o Testing of 2-10 vehicles at one time o 50-100Mbps upload per test vehicle o Provide location of test vehicle on the courses in real time to Test Course Manager

(situational awareness for safety) o Read-time data viewing necessary to verify operational capability during test event to include:

Precise GPS position for safety

Location #3: Munson Course

Description: test course is designed for making specific measurements and determinations of vehicle performance in the field. All special obstacles and test roads were permanently constructed, and are maintained, according to specifications. The courses and network of connecting roads total 14.5 km (9 mi).The Course is made up of paved roads, improved gravel roads, rolling hills, sand course, rubble pile, and many standard obstacles (walls, slopes, v-ditch, imbedded rock, side slope).

o 2 locations with fiber and network switches. The blue poles depicted are poles that can be used for a wireless solution.

entire course.

o Provide 99.99% wireless coverage on and around the course.

o Minimal loss roaming o Fully integrated into the enterprise network.

o Latency requirement under 10ms.

o Testing of 2-10 vehicles at one time o 50-100Mbps upload per test vehicle o Read-time data viewing necessary to verify operational capability during test event to include:

Precise GPS position for safety

Location #4: Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Course

Description: This 1.8 Mile flat gravel course, in a densely wooded environment, used for autonomous vehicles o 19 locations with fiber and network switches. The blue poles depicted are poles that entire course.

o Provide 99.99% wireless coverage on and around the course.

o Minimal loss roaming o Fully integrated into the enterprise network.

o Latency requirement under 10ms.

o Testing of 2-10 vehicles at one time o 50-100Mbps upload per test vehicle o Provide location of test vehicle on the courses in real time to Test Course Manager

(situational awareness for safety) o Read-time data viewing necessary to verify operational capability during test event to include:

Precise GPS position for safety

Location #5: Eastern Shore

Description: Wireless solutions to connect remote locations across the water channel.

o None o 100Mbps up to 500Mbps needed for video monitoring bay traffic during firing programs o Meteorology monitoring waves and wind speed.

o Video monitoring for shoreline surveillance o Video monitoring ship to shore training o Monitoring Noise sensors o WIFI coverage supporting future vehicle platforms

Operational/Safety Requirements o Real Time trackers needed on patrol boats for safety (via Advanced Distributed

Modular Acquisition System (ADMAS))

Yuma Test Center (YTC)

Location #1: Dynamometer “Dyno” Course

Description: Spans approximately 1 square mile. Used for High-speed (60Mph) automotive testing.

o Fiber Optic infrastructure at the central radio and tower location. 45’ existing Tower o Other Fiber optics drops entire course.

o Provide 99.99% wireless coverage on and around the course.

o Minimal loss roaming/Fast hand-off.

o Fully integrated into the enterprise network o 25-50 Mbps upload per test vehicle for real-time data o 100Mbps to 1Gbps high speed are for dump data (data from ADAMS data acquisition system) o Latency requirement under 100ms or less under load

ADMAS – ADMAS monitor app for live data via IP.

ADMAS monitor ADMAS web interface 3 IP Cameras – Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) streams (Blue Eye software, Axis Camera Station) o Testing of 1 vehicle on each track at one time o Video Streaming

Dewey Soft – DVI video out of live data tap Live encoded video from IP and SDI cameras.

o Data Streaming Onboard Dewey Soft (data logger) data streams to remote viewing station Onboard ADMAS (data logger) data streams to remote viewing station o Read-time data viewing necessary to verify operational capability during test event to include:

Precise GPS position for safety

Location #2: Patton Hilly Trails

Description: Patton trails (Hilly, level, gravel); typically used for off-road testing at sustained 25Mph.

o No network infrastructure or power at the presented radio tower location. Radio tower is off-grid solar rig.

entire course.

o Provide 99.99% wireless coverage on and around the course.

o Minimal loss roaming/Fast hand-off.

o Fully integrated into the enterprise network o 25-50 Mbps upload per test vehicle for real-time data o 100Mbps to 1Gbps high speed are for dump data (data from ADAMS data acquisition system) o Latency requirement under 50ms or less under load (

ADMAS – ADMAS monitor app for live data via IP.

ADMAS monitor ADMAS web interface 3 IP Cameras – RTSP streams (Blue Eye software, Axis Camera Station) Testing of 1 vehicle on each track at one time o Video Streaming Dewey Soft – DVI video out of live data tap Live encoded video from IP and SDI cameras.

o Data Streaming Onboard Dewey Soft (data logger) data streams to remote viewing station Onboard ADMAS (data logger) data streams to remote viewing station

(situational awareness for safety) o Read-time data viewing necessary to verify operational capability during test event to include:

Precise GPS position for safety

Location #3: FCS Maneuver Area

Description: 14km Maneuver Area (within yellow boundaries); used for shoot and scoot missions. Vehicle rate of speed is low (<25Mph) with periodic stops for fire missions.

Maneuver trails are depicted in Green.

o Fiber Optic Infrastructure at each of the presented radio tower locations.

entire course.

o Provide 99.99% wireless coverage on and around the course.

o Minimal loss roaming/fast hand-off.

o Fully integrated into the enterprise network o 25-50 Mbps upload per test vehicle o 100Mbps to 1Gbps high speed are for dump data (data from ADAMS data acquisition system) o Latency requirement under 50ms or less under load

ADMAS – ADMAS monitor app for live data via IP.

ADMAS monitor ADMAS web interface 3 Vehicles with live video (3 IP Cameras each– RTSP streams (Blue Eye software, Axis Camera Station) HD Gun Tube Cam HD 360o Crew Turret Thermal Cam for Breach o Testing of 2-10 vehicles at one time o Video Streaming

Dewey Soft – DVI video out of live data tap Connectivity between High-speed camera and Control Station Configure and Arm cameras (Arming initiates 30FPS video stream) Retrieve images from Camera (Large multi-file download – 20Gbps per camera per trigger) Live stream ported into YPG Blue Eye

(situational awareness for safety) o Read-time data viewing necessary to verify operational capability during test event to include:

Precise GPS position for safety

Location #4: PtP Backhaul scenario at Site 4

Description: 7 Mile Point to Point Backhaul Link. This backhaul is a high throughput, full duplex, low latency link.

o Fiber Optic Infrastructure at primary radio side.

entire course.

o Provide 99.99% wireless coverage on and around the course.

o Fully integrated into the enterprise network o 25-50 Mbps upload per test vehicle o 100Mbps to 1Gbps high speed are for dump data (data from ADAMS data acquisition o Latency requirement under 50ms or less under load

(situational awareness for safety) o Read-time data viewing necessary to verify operational capability during test event to include:

Precise GPS position for safety RADAR positioning KTM/ARTIS video tracking High-Speed Camera video and data upload Live situational awareness and safety video Other instrumentation data