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Common Data Link/ CDL
DoD-standard high-bandwidth point-to-point ISR datalink family.
Definition
CDL is a family of full-duplex, high-bandwidth datalinks used to move full-motion video, SAR imagery, and bulk ISR products from airborne sensors to ground stations. Variants include TCDL (Tactical), MR-TCDL, and various stealth-compatible derivatives. CDL is mandated for U.S. ISR sensor downlinks and is regularly fielded as the bulk-data complement to a tactical mesh.
Reference attributes
- Class
- Point-to-point full-duplex
- Typical band
- Ku-band; some X-band
- Mandate
- DoD ISR data links
- Use case
- FMV, SAR, EO/IR downlink
Related terms
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