The well-known Link-16 navigation and communications system embodies many elements of applied mathematics and system/electrical engineering – modeling and simulation, Kalman Filtering, spread spectrum communications theory, navigation technology, network optimization, Markov chain modeling and queuing system applications , to name a few. The development of this remarkable system began in the 1960s and it is now used in the military forces of no fewer than 38 nations. The objective of this lecture is to show how system engineering is applied in the context of a modern aerospace system – how requirements are identified, how a practical solution is derived and implemented, and how the resulting design is used by the customer. The presenter was a charter member of the Link 16 development team since project inception in 1970.

Biography: During a 43-year career at BAE, was a charter member of the initial development team which produced the successful Link-16 series of data terminals, now being used by the military forces of 38 countries, worldwide, including all US services. Responsibilities included analysis, design, devlopment and test of the fundamental navigation and communications architecture of four generations of terminals. Was a leader in the design of the embedded software which supported spread spectrum communications and navigation functionality for these devices. Led systems integration and test of early terminal versions, including preparation of test plans and procedures for laboratory and flight test evaluation. As part of design activity, was responsible for integration of alternative navigation aids, including GPS, Doppler, and TACAN for Link -16 hybrid navigation solution.
From 1995 to 2013, primary responsibility was in support of operational application of key Link-16 supporting technologies, including hostile radar/jammer geolocation, Link-16 based weapon guidance, and design of aircraft carrier landing systems. A design for a hyper-accurate relative navigation scheme won Best Classified Technical Paper award at MILCOM 2006. Also developed geolocation and landing technology methods not dependent on GPS availability.

BSME - Cooper Union (1963)
MSME- New York University (1965)
Additional Graduate Studies at Polytechnic Institute of NY and Stevens Institute of Technology (1970 - 1990)

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