Network Situational Awareness
ACE-HF NETWORK, a new HF system simulation and visualization software package for military and commercial HF radio networks is now available. ACE stands for Animated Communications Effectiveness – the key function that permits complex HF networks to be visualized and easily understood. Crucial to covert military operations, ACE-HF quickly finds the best frequencies for the entire net by automating predictions from the U.S. Military Standard VOACAP propagation model. The design incorporates features and methods found in ACE-VLF software developed for the U.S. Navy to predict the effectiveness of submarine communication circuits, and adds new automation for accurate HF network simulation. No longer must HF operators choose between giving away their position through on-air sounding, or by simply transmitting in the blind. ACE-HF quickly finds those best frequencies, and creates an optimized frequency plan for all network stations. ACE-HF is in use by ham operators around the world. Now a professional network version for frequency planning is available as a modern PC-based tool with an intuitive interface never before available to the military community. Carry ACE-HF NETWORK on your next deployment for assured HF communications.
Animated Area Coverage Maps
Combined-Station Area Coverage
- For ALE or conventional HF.
- Show extent of reliable coverage from specified station.
- Show reception area around station.
- Combine stations for joint coverage.
- Virtual Station Capability
- Animate by time-of-day or frequency.
- Shows SNR, Reliability, Required Power Gain,
or Field Strength.
- World & zoom-down map areas.
- Moving twilight zone and sun.
- User can specify transmit power, antenna type and beam azimuth.
- All system parameters are variable, including SSN, Signaling Mode, Month, Required Reliability, Man-made noise level & Path Type.
Network Frequency Management
- Best frequencies for up to 72 circuits.
- Automatic 24-hour Frequency Plan.
- Network analysis for each circuit.
- Bi-directional circuits predicted.
- Dwell-time charts minimize frequency changes.
- Best frequencies for net broadcasts.
- Situational Awareness maps update automatically every hour.
- Multiple antennas at each terminal.
- Network & frequency libraries.
- Change system/freqs for any net.
Circuit Analysis Capability
- Network predictions show integrity of all circuits.
- User then creates area maps to understand network effectiveness.
- The user can then analyze each circuit to see how changing system variables can effect connectivity.
- Each circuit may be visualized with animated charts as shown above and many others.
- Traditional MUF chart.
- Best Frequency chart.
- SNR/REL Summary chart.
- New circuit by pulling station dot.
- Pop-up menu changes system value.
| ACE-HF NETWORK Features |
Description |
| Network Frequency Management |
Finds Best Frequency at each hour for up to 72 user-defined circuits. |
| Optimize your ALE Operation |
Optimize Scan Lists for faster connect times & reduced interference. |
| Automatic Frequency Plan |
Network Frequency Plan generated for viewing on-line or printing. |
| Network Analysis |
SNR and Reliability given for each circuit |
| Bi-directional Predictions |
All circuit predictions made in both directions to account for station atmospheric noise differences. |
| Network Probability |
Overall Network Probability automatically computed for user-defined circuits. |
| Circuit Analysis Capability |
Network Predictions show overall integrity of all circuits. |
| Animated Coverage Maps |
Area coverage maps may be animated as function of time-of-day, frequency, sunspot number. |
| Reception Area Coverage |
Animated Transmission or Reception Area maps may be displayed |
| Combined Station Maps |
Joint coverage from all network stations may be shown. |
| ALE or Non-ALE Area Coverage |
Area coverage can be for ALE networks, or for non-ALE "Best Frequency" coverage. |
| Virtual Station Capability |
Multiple directional antenna patterns may be combined to produce a "Virtual Station". |
| Animated Circuit Quality Charts |
SNR, S-Units, SNR/Reliability Summary, Required Power Gain & Elevation Angle charts. |
| Multiple Antennas |
Different antennas for up to ten frequency bands may be specified at each station. |
| Included Database |
Database of > 35,000 station locations, with filtering & speed select. |
| Help Tutorials |
Comprehensive Help Tutorials included. |
ACE-HF NETWORK is Available from
Long Wave Incorporated
115 E. California Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: (405) 235-2217
Fax: (405) 235-2250
CONTACTS:
For Technical Support & Information:
support@acehfnet.com
For Special Applications:
applications@acehfnet.com
For Order Inquiries:
orders@acehfnet.com
ACE-HF NETWORK Copyright © 2007 by
Richard P. Buckner, P. E.
Need more information or have a question for Long Wave?
Contact us via
our website or by phone at 405.235.2217.