Time server for naval data distribution systems
The Naval Data Distribution System (SDDS) provides a highly reliable and secure network infrastructure that manages real-time data exchange among all onboard sensors, radars, weapon systems, and control units on Navy vessels and submarines.
The system enables all subsystems to access accurate and consistent information simultaneously, ensuring seamless coordination and enhanced situational awareness during naval operations.
Additionally, with the holdover feature of the time servers, the system’s reliable time synchronization continuity is ensured through the oscillators that time servers contains, even in situations where GNSS access is denied.
By distributing the precise time information to all network components via NTP and PTP protocols, it ensures that data streams are synchronized with nanosecond precision. This allows data from different systems to converge on the same timeline, maximizing operational accuracy and reliability.
NVDS and the time server work together to provide uninterrupted communication, integrated control, and deterministic data management on modern maritime platforms.
