@article{MEBF4168A,
title = "HF-Based NILE Network Configuration for Link-22 Operations on the Korean Peninsula",
journal = "The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences",
year = "2025",
issn = "1226-4717",
doi = "10.7840/kics.2025.50.2.319",
author = "Minwoo Lee, Jihan Shin, Jungran Lee, Sangmin Lee, Jongkwan Lee",
keywords = "Link-22, NILE Network, Maritime HF Communication, Naval Tactical Network, Republic of Korea Navy",
abstract = "The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), in collaboration with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the United States Navy (USN), is preparing to deploy Link-22, a Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) tactical data link. This deploy- ment aims to address the limitations of Link-11 and support more comprehensive Network-Centric Operations (NCO). De- termining the appropriate configuration of the Super Network (SN) and the NATO Improved Link Eleven (NILE) Networks (NNs) is crucial to ensure effective Link-22 operations in the Korean theater. This paper proposes a design methodology for the NNs, tailored to the geographic and operational requirements of the Korean Peninsula. Our analysis, which is based on High-Frequency (HF) communication and Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) propagation, indicates that four HF-based NNs with a transmission power of 100W and up to 500W provide reliable coverage for short to medium-range communications. This configuration minimizes communication gaps and ensures continuous connectivity. These results offer practical guidelines for the ROKN’s deployment of Link-22 networks."
}