Common Data Link – link to MQ

It is not possible to add the new link because it would replace an existing, longer link.

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The '''Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL)''' is a secure data link being developed by the [[U.S. military]] to send secure data and streaming video links from airborne platforms to ground stations. The TCDL can accept data from many different sources, then [[encrypt]], [[multiplexing|multiplex]], [[Code|encode]], transmit, demultiplex, and route this data at high speeds. It uses a [[Ku band|Ku]] narrowband uplink that is used for both payload and vehicle control, and a wideband downlink for data transfer.

The TCDL uses both directional and omnidirectional antennas to transmit and receive the Ku band signal. The TCDL was designed for [[UAV]]s, specifically the [[MQ-8B Fire Scout]], as well as crewed non-fighter environments. The TCDL transmits radar, imagery, video, and other sensor information at rates from 1.544 Mbit/s to 10.7 Mbit/s over ranges of 200 km. It has a [[bit error rate]] of 10e-6 with [[COMSEC]] and 10e-8 without COMSEC. It is also intended that the TCDL will in time support the required higher CDL rates of 45, 137, and 274 Mbit/s.

The TCDL uses both directional and omnidirectional antennas to transmit and receive the Ku band signal. The TCDL was designed for [[UAV]]s, specifically the [[MQ]]-8B Fire Scout, as well as crewed non-fighter environments. The TCDL transmits radar, imagery, video, and other sensor information at rates from 1.544 Mbit/s to 10.7 Mbit/s over ranges of 200 km. It has a [[bit error rate]] of 10e-6 with [[COMSEC]] and 10e-8 without COMSEC. It is also intended that the TCDL will in time support the required higher CDL rates of 45, 137, and 274 Mbit/s.

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	The '''Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL)''' is a secure data link being developed by the [[U.S. military]] to send secure data and streaming video links from airborne platforms to ground stations. The TCDL can accept data from many different sources, then [[encrypt]], [[multiplexing\|multiplex]], [[Code\|encode]], transmit, demultiplex, and route this data at high speeds. It uses a [[Ku band\|K<sub>u</sub>]] narrowband uplink that is used for both payload and vehicle control, and a wideband downlink for data transfer.		The '''Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL)''' is a secure data link being developed by the [[U.S. military]] to send secure data and streaming video links from airborne platforms to ground stations. The TCDL can accept data from many different sources, then [[encrypt]], [[multiplexing\|multiplex]], [[Code\|encode]], transmit, demultiplex, and route this data at high speeds. It uses a [[Ku band\|K<sub>u</sub>]] narrowband uplink that is used for both payload and vehicle control, and a wideband downlink for data transfer.

	The TCDL uses both directional and omnidirectional antennas to transmit and receive the K<sub>u</sub> band signal. The TCDL was designed for [[UAV]]s, specifically the [[MQ-8B Fire Scout]], as well as crewed non-fighter environments. The TCDL transmits radar, imagery, video, and other sensor information at rates from 1.544 Mbit/s to 10.7 Mbit/s over ranges of 200 km. It has a [[bit error rate]] of 10e-6 with [[COMSEC]] and 10e-8 without COMSEC. It is also intended that the TCDL will in time support the required higher CDL rates of 45, 137, and 274 Mbit/s.		The TCDL uses both directional and omnidirectional antennas to transmit and receive the K<sub>u</sub> band signal. The TCDL was designed for [[UAV]]s, specifically the [[MQ]]-8B Fire Scout, as well as crewed non-fighter environments. The TCDL transmits radar, imagery, video, and other sensor information at rates from 1.544 Mbit/s to 10.7 Mbit/s over ranges of 200 km. It has a [[bit error rate]] of 10e-6 with [[COMSEC]] and 10e-8 without COMSEC. It is also intended that the TCDL will in time support the required higher CDL rates of 45, 137, and 274 Mbit/s.