Revised JTRS Software Communications Architecture to Support Low-Power, Single Channel Radios
August 31, 2009 // Published as a news service by IHS
The Joint Program Executive Office for the U.S. Joint Tactical Radio System (JPEO JTRS) will develop a new Software Communications Architecture (SCA) release that will, in part, support single-channel radios.
The goal behind the revision is to position the SCA as a specification that will provide a technical foundation for multiple generations of JTRS and industry products, according to the JPEO JTRS.
The proposed SCA enhancements will "evolve" the specification toward a technology-independent representation, notably making Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) optional.
The original version was suitable for larger, multichannel radios, experts said.
Some of the proposed changes will provide additional flexibility and capability for those platforms, according to JPEO JTRS.
The more encompassing changes will modify the specification to better support the requirements of low-power and single-channel radios.
The Software Defined Radio Forum will act as public liaison with JTRS for development of the specification.
Source: Joint Program Executive Office for the Joint Tactical Radio System (JPEO JTRS).