The joint capabilities technology demonstration (JCTD) aim is to demonstrate potential war fighting applications and the usefulness of a hybrid communications architecture that uses emerging standards-based, commercial off-the-shelf, satellite communications and wireless technology to extend global, wideband communications and services in a mobile tactical environment.

Through LGS, Alcatel-Lucent will provide a WiMAX radio access network that includes a WiMAX base station, WiMAX Access Controller, and WiMAX operation and maintenance center that will support the latest WiMAX standard, 802.16e-2005 (Rev-e).

The next phase of the project will include live demonstrations in the field and over-the-air transmission verification of further interoperability testing to validate the equipment capabilities and any unforeseen limitations.

Source:cbronline