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Joint Multinational Readiness Center

Delaris teamed with Raytheon on a two year project to replace a custom military packet radio system at the U.S. Army Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany. The mission of the JMRC is to train U.S. Army soldiers for war. The intent is to create a realistic training environment that mirrors real life to the greatest degree possible given reasonable safety constraints. The training unit is put through progressively more difficult scenarios, while recording all aspects of their performance. The JMRC records hundreds of video and audio channels, along with vehicle position via GPS and a radio reporting system.

Problem

The high cost of this system was due to the proprietary nature of the hardware and software. The JMRC was unable to upgrade or maintain the equipment at a reasonable cost.

Solution

Delaris teamed with Raytheon to develop a layered development solution that allowed the existing TPU’s to maintain communication with the TETRA Radio Network as the TPU was divided into two separate units.  By separating the TPU into two pieces: SEPURA Radios, and a Data Communications Interface (DCI), Delaris was able to build a system offering maximum training flexibility and serviceability,  all while remaining cost effective.

Separating the DCI from the Radio capabilities allowed the JMRC to interface with hardware that was previously considered obsolete (MILES 2) and in need of replacement. The communications between the TETRA Network and the Central Information System (CIS) was also evaluated and changed.

Open source = saving money

Delaris implemented the DCI with open-source software replacing the previous proprietary system. This helped ensure that the JMRC will not be victim to high service costs often associated with proprietary software/hardware solutions. The estimated savings for this project is approximently $30 million through the life of the project.

The Delaris RDMS Solution Provides:

  • On-the-fly update rate adjustments based on the type and motion of the instrumented player
  • Use of Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) radios and base stations that can be tuned to different multi-national environments and that make efficient use of limited radio bandwidth
  • Automatic detection of weapons system type and the tuning of the radio channel by profile
  • The use of Department of Defense (DoD) and industry standard protocols (DIS) for information transfer between consuming applications
  • Scalable, open, message-based internal architecture
  • The system is based on open-source and government-owned hardware and software standards
  • Built with modular procurement in mind, keeping cost of entry low