Navigation Systems
Modular Control and Reporting Platform (MCRP)
Modular Control and Reporting Platform (MCRP)
The MCRP is the latest modular, off-the-shelf member in the
AN/TYQ-23 family of air defense command and control
systems which are deployed worldwide for the USAF, USMC
and international air forces.
T
he Modular Control and Reporting Platform
(MCRP) is the latest member in the
AN/TYQ-23 family of air defense command and
control systems. The system represents over
20 years of AN/TYQ-23 system upgrade and
improvement to keep it ready to meet today’s
demanding air defense command, control and
communications requirements. The
AN/TYQ-23 family of systems is currently
deployed worldwide for the U.S. Air Force, U.S.
Marine Corps and international air forces.
Benefits
The MCRP is composed of a set of CommercialOff-The- Shelf (COTS) based, open architecture
hardware elements. The system is available
in standard off-the-shelf configurations or in
custom, system engineered configurations to
meet unique customer needs. The modular
elements can be configured to meet a broad
range of mission requirements from small
expeditionary operations to large strategic or
sustained operations. In addition, the MCRP
elements can be utilized individually or
collectively to meet a range of application
needs including:
• Full air defense C3 system
• Communications or data link processor for
another system
• Radar processor for integration and data
fusion of multiple air surveillance radars to
provide a single integrated air picture
The system is deliverable in transportable
(transit case), highly mobile (HMMWV shelter)
or fixed site configurations.
The MCRP software system is based
on the currently fielded and supported
AN/TYQ-23 system.
Proven Performance
The MCRP provides a full range of air defense
command, control and communications
functions to meet the most demanding
requirements of air defense systems.
Air Surveillance
• Provides detection, identification and
classification of aircraft and missiles within
coverage area
• Accepts inputs from local and remote radar
and IFF sensors and data link sources
• Provides a single integrated air picture to
system operators
Weapons Control
• Provides automated threat evaluation of
potential enemy aircraft and missiles
• Provides automated selection and assignment
of weapons based on evaluated threat
• Provides trial intercept profiles and
geometries
• Provides system generated command
guidance for digital or voice transmission
Air Traffic Control
• Provides aircraft handovers within the system
and with external agencies
• Provides enroute control including command
data
• Provides assistance to friendly aircraft and
monitoring of air separation
• Provides flight following to avoid hazards to
flight safety
Electronic Warfare
• Provides detection and location of jamming
sources
• Provides for Electronic Warfare (EW)
track initiation at strobe intersections for
interception
• Provides initiation and management of
radar emission control (EMCON) to counter
jamming and anti-radiation missile (ARM)
attacks
Simulation
• Supports integrated system level training
exercises using complicated tactical scenarios
• Supports training accomplished in parallel
with live operations
Proven Interoperability
The MCRP complies with international
data link standards for interoperability with
airborne, land based, and naval systems. The
AN/TYQ-23 systems are Joint Interoperability
Test Command (JITC) certified and proven in
combat deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and
Kuwait. The MCRP provides the capability to
transmit, receive and forward Command and
Control (C2) tactical information on all of the
data links shown.
Flexible Open Architecture
The MCRP is a COTS based, open architecture
system. The architecture is scalable to meet
a broad range of air defense system mission
requirements. Full dual redundancy with
automatic failover is provided in the mission
critical SUN Microsystems Solaris systems
servers and voice communications servers.
The MCRP voice communications system
utilizes the latest Voice-over-IP (VoIP)
technology. Full function operator intercom
and extensive telephone and radio interfaces
are available.
The operator interface is configurable with
either one or two main display monitors and a
separate touch screen voice communications
access display. Graphic and tabular displays
are intuitive and easy to learn. Extensive map
and geographic feature support is provided.
The system provides synchronized recording
and playback of operator workstation display
and digital voice (with DVD archive capability)
to support training and incident investigation.
Supported Mission Software
The MCRP software system is an optimal
integration of COTS and Government-OffThe-Shelf (GOTS) elements. The AN/TYQ-23
mission software provides the full range of
Command, Control, Communications and
Computing (C4) functional capability. The
AN/TYQ-23 software system is continuously
upgraded and supported in a combat ready
state by the U.S. Air Force and
U.S. Marine Corps.
Typical Operator Position
MCRP Specifications
Operator Interface
• 20 operator workstation capacity
• Workstation recording and playback
(synchronized with digital voice recording)
Network
1 Gbit Ethernet – fiber optic backbone
Radar Tracker
Radar Inputs:
Up to 32 radars
Track Capacity: 1,000 tracks per radar
2,000 tracks in surveilance
area
Tentative Tracks: 10,000 per radar
Plot Capacity:
500 plots per second per
radar
1,000 plots per second total
Maneuver Limits: Lateral acceleration +/- 8g
Axial acceleration +/- 2g
Target Velocity: 4,000 knots max, altitude
layered
False Tracks:
Less than 10 per hour with
2,000 clutter and noise
plots/scan
Low-Speed Filter: 0 to 160 knots, selectable
Radars Interfaces Supported
• AN/TPS-59
• AN/TPS-63
• AN/TPS-75
• AN/TPS-43
• AN/TPS-77
• AN/TPS-117
• RAT-31
• RAT-31S
• HR3000
• ACTR-335
Link 16 Platforms
• JTIDS 2H terminal
• MIDS LVT-1 Platform A
• BLOS Gateways (JRE)
Radars Data Formats Supported
• CD2
• ASTERIX
• Other formats unique to radars listed above
Radio
• HF
• VHF
• UHF
• UHF-SATCOM
Tactical Data Links
Link 16 (multiple)*
• RF
• JREAP-A (UHF DAMA)
• JREAP-B (sync & async)
• JREAP-C (TCP/IP)
• Serial J
• Satellite J (UHF DAMA)
Non-Secure Telephone
• 2-wire POTS
• 4-wire
Voice Communications
Intercom
Conferencing
Digital Voice Recording and Playback
• DVD Archive
• Synchronized with Workstation
Display Recording
Secure Telephone
• STE-R
JTIDS Voice
• 16 kbs CVSD
• 2.4 kbs LPC
Link 11A (1)*
Link 11B (9)*
NATO Link 1 (1)*
ADTL-1 (14)*
* simultaneous links
For more information, please contact:
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Navigation Systems
21240 Burbank Boulevard
Woodland Hills, CA 91367 USA
1-866-NGNAVSYS(646-2879)
www.nsd.es.northropgrumman.com
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