R&S^®SIMCOS II Signal Management and Control System

Integrated Communication Systems (ICS) are a vital tool for command and control of naval assets. Their main job involves handling of ship-internal communication as well as ensuring the reliable exchange of strategic, tactical and administrative signals between ships within a fleet or between ships and shore command radio stations. In addition, this information must be distributed quickly and effectively and archived as needed.

System overview

R&S® SIMCOS II (Signals Management and Control System) is a comprehensive integrated client/server software suite for the management and control of complex communication systems in both ship and shore environments. R&S® SIMCOS II is suitable for all classes of ships from Patrol Boats to Light Aircraft Carriers.

It is particularly suitable for naval communication systems, especially considering the requirements of ship-borne Fully Integrated Communication Systems.

In the latter scenario R&S® SIMCOS II manages, controls and monitors external and internal communications subsystems of the ICS; i.e. radio systems, switching matrix and peripheral equipment such as modems and antenna switching units.

R&S® SIMCOS II caters for all typical scenarios needed to set up and operate a Naval ICS, designed and supplied by Rohde&Schwarz Radiocommunications Systems Division, and implementing R&S® radio equipment and the Siemens Digital Communication Network (DICS).

R&S® SIMCOS II consists of several modules. The software architecture of R&S® SIMCOS II guarantees a high degree of scalability and different variants depending on the customer’s environment.

Optional software modules provide message handling facilities or frequency and antenna management facilities.