EP3127388A1

EP3127388A1 - Radio signal sequence, transmitter, receiver, device, and data link system

Info

Publication number: EP3127388A1
Application number: EP15717080.4A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Hans-Günter MIESNER
Original assignee: Atlas Elektronik GmbH
Current assignee: Atlas Elektronik GmbH
Priority date: 2014-04-02
Filing date: 2015-02-10
Publication date: 2017-02-08
Also published as: CA2939328A1; WO2015149748A1; US20170026967A1; DE102014104691A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a radio signal sequence, in particular having an HF or UHF carrier frequency, for distributing information in a data link system by using a first frame and a second frame, wherein the first frame having a first bit sequence is assigned to a first time slot and the second frame having a second bit sequence is assigned to a second time slot, wherein a chronological sequence of the first frame and of the second frame or of the first bit sequence or of the second bit sequence is defined on the basis of a sensor result.

Description

Radio signal sequence, transmitter, receiver, device and data link system

[01] The invention relates to a radio signal sequence, in particular with an HF or UHF carrier frequency, for distributing information in a data link system with a first frame and a second frame, the first frame a first time slot and the second frame a second time slot is assigned. In addition, the invention relates to a transmitter, a receiver, a device and a data link system.

[02] Especially in the military sector, data link systems are used. A data link system uses a connection between two or more terminals for data transmission. The actual transmission can generally be done via data cables, wirelessly via radio or optically. Different protocols have been established for such data links. By way of example mention should be made here of ACARS, JTIDS and MIDS.

[03] Especially in the case of radio transmission, the data capacity is very low. This means that tactical data such as the position, speed and direction of a missile or a ship are renewed at regular intervals to ensure that an all-round "map" of all tactical data is available, any transmitted radio signals and thus also the underlying protocols can barely respond to rapid changes in the situation. Instead, all information is determined and communicated to all participants connected to the Data Link system. [04] The object of the invention is to improve the state of the art.

[05] The object is achieved by a radio signal sequence, in particular with an RF or UHF carrier frequency, for distributing information in a data link system having a first frame and a second frame, the first frame having a first bit sequence first time slot and the second frame is associated with a second bit sequence to a second time slot, wherein a temporal order of the first frame and the second frame or the first bit sequence or the second bit sequence is determined based on a sensor result.

[06] Thus, a data link system can be provided which can determine a radio signal sequence based on sensor signals and parameters derived from the sensors. For example, it is possible for a radar to determine the position and speed of an approaching aircraft or ship. Once the direction and speed have critical values that indicate that the approaching vehicle may be heading toward one another, if desired, the data relating to that hostile vehicle may be prioritized via the radio burst to all subscribers of the data link system become. Conversely, for example, the information regarding a vehicle moving away from its own position or the position of other vehicles in the association may be treated with low priority, so that the information regarding the departing vehicle is only given to the participants of the vehicle every few minutes Data link system are transmitted.

[09] The following is explained:

[10] "Radio" includes, in particular, the radio technology which provides a method of wirelessly transmitting signals of all kinds by means of modulated electromagnetic waves in the radio frequency range (radio waves) .HF is the abbreviation for radio frequency, in particular the frequency band is from 3MHz to 30MHz The abbreviation UHF stands for ultra-high frequency and includes in particular microwaves whose wavelengths in the decimeter range are thus between 10dm and 1dm This corresponds in particular to a frequency band from 0.3 GHz to 3GHz also includes the ranges between 30MHz and 300MHz for use as a radio with.

The "carrier frequency", also referred to as a carrier, is a periodically changing quantity of a radio wave with constant characteristic parameters such as frequency, amplitude or duty cycle, where the carrier signal is in particular the reference signal for demodulating one previously for the purpose of transmitting a information signal modulated carrier. In the present case, the inverse path is included. The carrier signal or the carrier frequency itself may itself be the carrier of the information from which the carrier is reconstructed for demodulation, if, for example, the carrier is not transmitted in certain types of modulation. In the present case, the carrier frequency can also correspond to the nominal frequency of the radiated radio wave.

[12] The "information" includes, in particular, tactical data in a military data-link system, which may include the position, speed or direction of a vehicle or maps and other position information, as well as language or other texts. [13] In a "data link system" is spoken in particular of connections between two or more terminals, between which a data transfer takes place. The data transmission can be done both duplex (data flow in both directions at the same time possible), in half-duplex (data flow in both directions possible, but not simultaneous) and in the simplex method (data flow only in one and the same direction). In the present case, tactical data links such as ACARS, JTIDS and MIDS are examples of data links. [14] Since the data is transmitted essentially digitally in the case of the present radio signal sequence, individual data packets are presently put into a frame. This frame can contain both a header and a trailer also have the information to be transmitted in coded form. In particular, data for the decoding and the data length and packet length can be listed in the header, while in the trailer, for example, check digits can be stored, for example, for CRC checking. The frames each have a "bit sequence" which, for example, first location information and finally

Has voice information.

In particular, a "bit string" comprises digital information in the frame, so the frame may be formed of "len" and "oen." The entire sequence of digital signals is called a bit string, and the bit string may also be the length of the header or In particular, the bit sequence comprises the information to be transmitted.

For effective communication, the frames are assigned to individual "time slots" in which the transmission of the data packets is to take place, in particular by means of the data link system several subscribers can send data or frames The dynamic range can be determined, in particular, by the sensor results. [17] In a further embodiment, the radio signal sequence has additional frames, each of which is assigned to its own time slot in particular the temporal order of the frames or the individual Bit sequences of the frames are determined based on the sensor result, and the frames form a first transmission cycle.

[18] Thus, for example, a broader broadcasting cycle can be sent from a main ship such as an aircraft carrier to the escorts of a fleet, and any submarines in the fleet can only be provided a very broad transmission cycle with few frames. Thus, it can be ensured that an optimal distribution of information is ensured.

To be able to respond even faster to any changes in the given situation, the radio signal sequence may have further transmission cycles, which in turn have frames with associated time slots and their temporal order is determined within a transmission cycle due to the sensor result.

[20] In another embodiment, an evaluation algorithm determines the sensor result.

In the present case, "sensor results" can be, in particular, the results or the data of radar systems, sonar systems, cameras and optical sensors In particular, any enemy aircraft can be identified by means of mapping methods, and this information can be transmitted to all subscribers of the data link. In the case of radar data or sonar data, in particular the direction and speed of vehicles can be determined and, if necessary, actions derived therefrom. [22] Depending on the specifications, these sensor algorithms can be used to evaluate the sensor results and thus influence the time sequence of the bit sequences or the frames or the transmission cycles.

For example, in the open sea, a fast-moving watercraft can be identified as dangerous, whereas, for example, near the coast this can point to common speed boats, as used for example in the leisure sector. Of course, these evaluation algorithms can be modified by any operators.

[24] In order to be able to determine which information has been sent by which subscriber of the data link system, each frame can be assigned to a transmitter which has transmitted the frame. [25] In a particular embodiment, at least two frames are from at least two independent transmitters. Thus, a data link system can be provided with two active participants. In order to effectively distribute the sensor data itself or derived parameters of the sensor data in the Data Link system, the frames may include the sensor data or processed sensor data. [26] Under prepared sensor data are in particular derivable quantities, which are determined by means of mathematical methods or electronic revision to understand. For example, while in a camera, the image itself is transferable as sensor data, information such as the size of a ship, speed of the ship and the course of the ship can be transmitted as prepared sensor data, for example in radar data.

In order to obtain better data from, for example, a possible threat, the radio signal sequence can have a control signal, by means of which a second sensor, for example at a receiver of the radio signal sequence, can be controlled. Thus, for example, in a fleet association, the main ship can address the radar system of a ship also belonging to the fleet, in order to be able to clarify certain situations better.

[28] In a further embodiment of the invention, the object is achieved by a transmitter with an associated sensor, wherein the transmitter is set up such that a signal sequence described above can be transmitted. In particular, this transmitter can have a radio antenna, which is electronically controlled such that the radio signal sequence is transmitted. [29] In order to receive the signal emitted by the transmitter, the object is also solved by a receiver, which is set up so that a previously described radio signal sequence or emitted by the transmitter radio signal sequence is evaluable.

[30] Thus, a transceiver pair can be provided with which a data link system can be provided.

[31] In one embodiment, the receiver has a sensor which can be activated by means of the radio signal sequence. Thus, in particular, the receiver can, for example, receive the radio signal sequence and, using the data determined there, for example, steer the radar of a ship to a specific point.

[32] In a further embodiment of the invention, the object is achieved by a device or a vehicle, in particular a watercraft, underwater vehicle,

Land vehicle and / or aircraft, which or which has a previously described transmitter and / or a previously described receiver.

[33] In addition, the object can be achieved by a data-link system which has a previously described device or a previously described vehicle.

[34] In the following, the invention will be explained with reference to exemplary embodiments. Show it

Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a

Top view from above of a layer with a ship's bandage and other vehicles and 2 shows a radio signal sequence with several frames and transmission cycles and an enlarged view of a frame

[35] A ship's group 101 has an aircraft carrier 103 with an aircraft 131, a radar 133 and an RF transmitter / receiver 135. The ship's group 101 includes escort vessels 105 and a submarine 107. The steamer 101 moves in

Ship's Association Direction 109.

Around the ship's band are ships, planes and submarines. The ships include the first foreign vessel 159, which travels in the direction of travel 161, and the second foreign vessel 163, which travels in the direction of travel 165, and the third foreign vessel 167, which travels in the direction of travel 169. In addition, there is a submarine 155 in the vicinity of the ship's association 101, which moves in the direction of travel 157. Furthermore, a foreign aircraft 151 in the direction 153 overflies the area.

[37] All foreign vessels 159, 163, 167 and the aircraft 151 are monitored and detected by the radar 133. Via the radio antenna 135, all escort vessels 105 and the submarine 107, which has an overwater antenna, are informed of the ascertained position of the radar 133 by means of an RF transmitter 135 emitting a radio signal sequence.

[38] The first foreign vessel 159 is identified as a danger to the ship's group 101 due to its direction of travel 161 and the assumed greatly accelerated journey. To the positions, speed and direction of the first Foreign ships 159 as timely as possible to all members of the ship's association 101 to communicate high-resolution data prioritizing radio and the associated data-link system to all members of the ship's association 101 sent.

The data relating to the aircraft 151, which moves in the direction 153, which thus moves away from the ship's Association 101 are not permanently transmitted to the members of the ship's association, but only every few minutes informed the ship's association members, since this aircraft 151 from Radar 133 and the downstream evaluation algorithms is considered a low risk.

The same applies to the second foreign ship 163, which also with the direction 165 away from the ship 101.

[41] The information on the third foreign vessel 167 moving in the direction 169 at a lower speed than the speed of the ship's crew 101 is forwarded to the members of the ship's association with medium priority, since in the present case the vessel association moves slightly faster than the third foreign vessel 167th

[42] The companion submarine 107 belonging to the ship's group has a passive sonar. By means of this passive sonar, the foreign submarine 155 and its direction 157 are detected. Due to the fact that the foreign submarine 155 with relevant speed in direction 157 of Ship Association 101 moves, the accompanying submarine 107 sends in its transmission cycle prioritized all data on the foreign submarine 155. This data includes the direction 157 and the speed of the foreign submarine 155th Die Mit The HF transmitter / receiver from or to the aircraft carrier, from or to the submarine 107 and from / to the escort ships 105 emitted / received signal in the data link system is shown in Figure 2 by way of example.

[44] A radio signal sequence 250 has several frames 251, 253, 257, 259. Each of these frames in turn has a header 271, a trailer 273 and a bit string 275 of data D representing the information to be transmitted. The frame has a temporal width tl.

[45] The radio burst 250 is shown along a timeline 255. The individual sequences are assigned to the aircraft carrier 103, the escort vessels 105 and the accompanying submarine 107.

[46] Thus, the transmitted radio signal of the aircraft carrier 103 has six frames. These six frames form a sequence. The sequence of escorts 105 has two frames. The sequence of the accompanying submarine 107 has three frames in the present case. The sequence sequence is as follows. First, the transmission sequence of the escort submarine 107, then the transmission sequence of the aircraft carrier 103 and finally the transmission sequence of the escort ships are sent out, in which case again the sequence of the escort submarine 107, then of the aircraft carrier etc. to be sent out. This structure repeats itself regularly.

[47] If it is now determined on the basis of the radar 133 that a foreign vehicle such as the first foreign vessel 159 has too high a speed in the direction of the ship group 101, the information on the first foreign vessel 159 is sent in frames one, two and three with priority.

[48] The foreign vessel 169, which is classified as dangerous on average, is transmitted in the framework of four, and the rest of the aircraft and vehicles in five of all members of the ship's association 101 by means of the HF transmitter 135. In frame six, a text message is set for the escorts.

[49] Should the first foreign ship turn away from the fleet, then this foreign vessel is no longer classified as a primary hazard but as an average dangerous one, and the transmission of the relevant data takes place only in the third frame.

[50] The situation is analogous with the transmitted from the accompanying submarine 107 frame, which are filled due to the risk of the foreign submarine 155 with all information regarding this foreign submarine. If no underwater targets are detected, it can be determined in the present case by means of the data link system that for the time being the submarine no longer emits three frames but only one frame during its sequence. However, as soon as the passive sonar of the submarine detects an underwater signal, which is potentially dangerous, one frame informs the data link system that multiple frames will be provided for the signal sent by the companion submarine 107. [51] In an alternative embodiment, the frames themselves are not prioritized or arranged in their order by means of a sensor signal, but rather the bit sequences which are located in the data part of a frame. Thus, the first two-thirds can relate to a danger situation and general position data or voice information can be transmitted by means of the last third of the bits.

Reference sign list

101 Ship's Association

103 aircraft carrier

105 escort ship

107 accompanying submarine

109 Ship's direction of travel

131 aircraft

133 radar

135 RF transmitter / receiver

151 foreign aircraft

153 flight direction

155 foreign submarine

157 Driving direction of the foreign submarine

159 first foreign ship

161 Driving direction of the first foreign ship

163 second foreign ship

165 Driving direction of the second foreign ship

167 third foreign ship 169 Driving direction of the third foreign ship

250 radio signal sequence

251 frames

253 frames

255 timeline

257 frames

259 frames

261 Time interval between frame 259 and frame 257

271 headers

273 trailers

275 Data

Claims

Claims:

A radio signal sequence, in particular with an RF or UHF carrier frequency, for distributing information in a data link system having a first frame and a second frame, wherein the first frame having a first bit sequence a first time slot and the second frame with a second bit sequence is assigned to a second time slot, characterized in that a chronological order of the first frame and the second frame or the first bit sequence or the second bit sequence is determined on the basis of a sensor result.

2. Radio signal sequence according to claim 1, characterized by further frames, which are each assigned to a separate time slot, wherein in particular the chronological order of the frame or the individual bit sequences of the frame is determined based on the sensor result, and the frames form a first transmission cycle.

3. Radio signal sequence according to claim 2, characterized by further transmission cycles, which in turn have frames with associated time slots and whose time sequence is determined within a transmission cycle ^λ due to the sensor result.

4. Radio signal sequence according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an evaluation algorithm determines the sensor result.

5. Radio signal sequence according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the edem a transmitter can be assigned, which has sent out the frame.

6. Radio signal sequence according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least two frames originate from at least two independent transmitters. Radio signal sequence according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frames comprise sensor data or processed sensor data.

Radio signal sequence according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a control signal, by which a second sensor can be controlled.

Transmitter with associated sensor, characterized in that the transmitter is set up such that a signal sequence according to one of the preceding claims can be transmitted.

Receiver, characterized in that it is set up such that a radio signal sequence according to one of claims 1 to 8 can be evaluated.

Receiver according to claim 10, characterized by a sensor which can be controlled by means of the radio signal sequence.

Device or vehicle, in particular watercraft, underwater vehicle, land vehicle and / or aircraft, which or which has a transmitter according to claim 9 and / or a receiver according to claim 10 or 11.

A data link system comprising a device or a vehicle according to claim 12.