38 Questions
What are the three Terminal Access modes for JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
Dedicated access, Contention access, Time Slot Reallocation (TSR)
Which access mode uses a probabilistic transmit assignment?
Contention access
What determines the number of timeslots used in Contention Access?
Contention Access Code
What is the default action for a unit in Dedicated access mode?
Receive
Which feature is NOT an Access Mode, but rather a technique to increase network capacity?
Multi-Nets
What do Stacked nets, Multi-Nets, and Time Slot Reuse all have in common?
They are all techniques used to increase network capacity
What is the purpose of Slot reuse in the context of JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
Enabling assignment of the same dedicated access time slot blocks to more than one JU
What does Concurrent Multi-Netting (CMN) allow a terminal to do?
Receive and process information from multiple nets at the same time
What are the types of Relay in the context of Link 16?
Conditional, unconditional, and re-promulgation
What is the purpose of Frequency Remapping in the context of JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
Remapping frequencies to remain interoperable with changes in frequency usage
What is the main purpose of Hybrid Overlays in the context of JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
Allowing multiple platforms with different programming requirements to use the same slot block assignment
What does Relay do in the context of the link-16 terminal?
Extends the range beyond line of sight
What is the purpose of Access Terminology Time Slot Reallocation (TSR)?
Units trade some of the timeslots in their assignments
What does Stacked net and Multi-net refer to in the context of Access Techniques?
Transmission on different hopping patterns for the same function and different functions within the same timeslot
What is one potential limitation of Concurrent Multi-Netting (CMN)?
Possible loss of data during transmission
Which of the following is a Terminal Access mode for JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
Time Slot Reallocation (TSR)
What determines the number of timeslots used in Contention Access for JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
The Access Rate
What is the default action for a unit in Dedicated access mode for JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
Receive data only
What is one of the techniques to increase network capacity for JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
Time Slot Reuse
What purpose does Contention Access serve in the context of JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
To allow each user to independently and randomly select a time slot
What does Time Slot Reallocation (TSR) do in the context of JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
It reallocates time slots based on frequency clearance criteria
What is the main purpose of Hybrid Overlays in the context of JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
To overlay multiple terminal access modes
What is one potential limitation of Stacked nets in the context of Access Techniques for JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
Increased vulnerability to interference
'Multi-Nets' is a technique in the context of Access Techniques for JTIDS/MIDS terminals that:
Enables multiple independent networks within a single system
'Time Slot Reuse' in the context of Access Techniques for JTIDS/MIDS terminals refers to:
'Reusing' previously occupied time slots for new data transmission
What does Relay do in the context of JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
Facilitates the transfer of data between different network entities
What is the purpose of Frequency Remapping in the context of JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
To allow remapping of frequencies to accommodate changes in frequency usage
What does the term 'Slot reuse' refer to in the context of JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
Assignment of the same dedicated access time slot blocks to multiple units
What is one potential limitation of Concurrent Multi-Netting (CMN) in the context of JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
It restricts reception while transmitting, resulting in potential loss of data
What determines the number of timeslots used in Contention Access for JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
Aggregate demand of the units trading timeslots
Which feature is NOT an Access Mode, but rather a technique to increase network capacity for JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
Hybrid overlays
What does Relay do in the context of the link-16 terminal?
Allows retransmission of received information to extend the range beyond line of sight
What is the purpose of Access Terminology Time Slot Reallocation (TSR) for JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
To trade some of the timeslots based upon aggregate demand
What does Stacked net and Multi-net refer to in the context of Access Techniques for JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
Multiple units performing different functions on different hopping patterns within the same time slot
What are three types of Relay in the context of Link 16?
Re-Promulgation, Conditional only, and Unconditional relays
What are the three Terminal Access modes for JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
Dedicated Access, Contended Access, and Relay
What is Concurrent Multi-Netting (CMN) in the context of JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
Enables reception and processing of information from more than one net at a time while only transmitting on one net
What is the main purpose of Hybrid Overlays in the context of JTIDS/MIDS terminals?
To increase network capacity by allowing multiple platforms with different programming requirements to use the same slot block assignment
Explore the different access modes, update rates, and new capabilities of Tactical Data Links (TDL) terminals, specifically JTIDS/MIDS terminals. Learn about the three Terminal Access modes for JTIDS/MIDS terminals and their functions.
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