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Data Links Overview

Link 16 is a U.S. and allied government-backed system for transmitting broadband, jam-resistant, secure data and voice across a variety of air, sea, and ground-based platforms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ViaSat is one of only two certified suppliers of Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) terminals, and are sole suppliers of the MIDS LVT(2) terminal for land vehicles.

Now with our new EnerLinks products, you can extend the range and improve the performance of video data links for UAVs as well.

Need to know more?  See our Link-16 FAQ or, for more general introduction to JTIDS/MIDS, read NCW 101 or this Joint Forces introduction to TADIL J (aka Link 16).

Multifunctional Information Distribution System
Low Volume Terminals (MIDS LVT)
Smaller, lighter, more flexible, and more affordable than ever, these terminals are available for improving situational awareness in airborne, shipboard and ground station applications.
MIDS LVT(1) Airborne Terminal
MIDS LVT(2) Ground Based Terminal
Link-16 FAQ

MIDS Training

 

Link 16 Support Equipment for Terminal Integration , Field Service Engineers, or Test & Troubleshooting
Choose from several accessories that enable you to easily troubleshoot, test, install, and maintain your MIDS terminals – from ViaSat or other vendors.
LEGS - Link 16 Environment/Gateway/Stimulator
LiFT - Link 16 Flight-line Tool
Link 16 Navigation Test Set
MIDS Flight Recorder
Support Port Interceptor Kit


Digital ISR Data Links
The size, weight, and power consumption of the EnerLinksII system makes it especially well matched for tactical UAVs (TUAS). The system provides simultaneously IP data, compressed video, metadata, and audio from multiple sensors with increased bandwidth efficiency and link performance, and proven range coverage to the horizon.

EnerLinksII and Enerview
EnerLinksII DVA Analog to Digital Conversion


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