Recent operational experiences in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom illustrate the need for U.S. Forces to train like they fight, in an RF signals environment complete with mobile technologies. Training cellular communications technology to U.S. Forces effectively, in a benign environment, presents several challenges. Additionally, the use of cellular communications by opposing forces (OPFOR) requires a closed network that operates in a secure manner and in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards. Both fixed and mobile cellular systems must operate cooperatively and in accordance with training requirements.
BTS has successfully replicated an applicable RF signals environment for a variety of customers such as the United States Army Intelligence Center (USAIC) by providing a cost effective, combined network capability of cellular and wireless technologies called the Cyber Operations in Urban Terrain (Cyber‐OUT). The Cyber-OUT network can operate independently from local commercial networks with full subscriber supplemental services to include Caller ID, 3-Way, SMS, and MMS and will provide a training center an environment that more accurately represents general populace cellular and internet access. The installation of Cyber‐OUT capabilities will enable units to bring and employ 802.11 collection and geo‐location equipment for the first time and offer the capability to emulate cellular communications through air interface simulators over the cellular network. As technological advances, such as 4th Generation (4G) capabilities (i.e.WiMAX, LTE), are implemented by commercial cellular providers, upgrading the training facility cellular network must be seamless and cost effective. By using BTS’s software based cellular network, ODC™, the customer utilizes minimal hardware, reducing cost while providing greater flexibility than other cellular networks. Whether providing independent networks or bridging communications among legacy systems, each ODC™ in the Cyber-OUT deployment can support Type‐1 encryption for secure voice and data transmissions and customized scenario driven user interfaces ensure maximum ease of operability while providing real world applicability. Integration performed by experienced Berico Tailored System’s employees allows for rapid, relevant, and reliable results.
BTS has successfully replicated an applicable RF signals environment for a variety of customers such as the United States Army Intelligence Center (USAIC) by providing a cost effective, combined network capability of cellular and wireless technologies called the Cyber Operations in Urban Terrain (Cyber‐OUT). The Cyber-OUT network can operate independently from local commercial networks with full subscriber supplemental services to include Caller ID, 3-Way, SMS, and MMS and will provide a training center an environment that more accurately represents general populace cellular and internet access. The installation of Cyber‐OUT capabilities will enable units to bring and employ 802.11 collection and geo‐location equipment for the first time and offer the capability to emulate cellular communications through air interface simulators over the cellular network. As technological advances, such as 4th Generation (4G) capabilities (i.e.WiMAX, LTE), are implemented by commercial cellular providers, upgrading the training facility cellular network must be seamless and cost effective. By using BTS’s software based cellular network, ODC™, the customer utilizes minimal hardware, reducing cost while providing greater flexibility than other cellular networks. Whether providing independent networks or bridging communications among legacy systems, each ODC™ in the Cyber-OUT deployment can support Type‐1 encryption for secure voice and data transmissions and customized scenario driven user interfaces ensure maximum ease of operability while providing real world applicability. Integration performed by experienced Berico Tailored System’s employees allows for rapid, relevant, and reliable results.
