LinQuest develops and utilizes sophisticated modeling, simulation and analysis tools to reduce program risk and perform repeatable communications and networking trade analyses. LinQuest integrates COTS hardware and software solutions with custom developed tools in a modular environment to meet the needs of emerging programs. LinQuest's ability to model SATCOM environments is well respected in the DoD community.

Networking analysis
LinQuest maintains the capability to perform traditional terrestrial network modeling and simulation based on routed traffic, quality of service and typical network management schemes. We utilize an environment that enables us to emulate terrestrial network traffic and inject that traffic into our unique SATCOM and wireless communications systems models.

SATCOM System loading and analysis
LinQuest has developed and maintains coverage and loading tools for systems like TSAT and Milstar. We are adding new system models and are currently building an engine that enables us to perform enterprise-wide, cross-platform, end-to-end analyses and trades.

SATCOM System and Terrestrial Wireless Link Models
LinQuest maintains a one-of-a-kind simulation and emulation environment that precisely models wireless and SATCOM systems and traffic. This environment provides the ability to perform high fidelity analysis of waveform detection, acquisition and synchronization; the impacts of jamming, scintillation, and weather, and the probability of intercept. LinQuest's modular environment enables rapid, repeatable trade analyses by allowing substitution of specific subsystem models, such as a new antenna or terminal, and comparing the modified system performance to the baseline system performance.

Brochures
For additional information on  modeling and simulation tools developed by LinQuest see descriptions and brochures below.

GPS Interference and Navigation Tool (GIANT)
GIANT is a many-versus-many constructive and repeatable simulation tool that computes GPS and Inertial Navigation System (INS) performance and mission impacts in a benign or electronic combat environment.

SatCom Evaluation Tool (SET)
SET is an engineering software tool designed to analyze the loading capacity and configuration of satellite communication systems.

Vertical Sensing Effectiveness & CONOPS Tool for Operational Requirements (VECTOR)
VECTOR is a multi-platform & multi-sensor constructive simulation.  It combines reference system errors with distributed and fused active/passive sensor performance errors for weapon & mission impacts.

Milstar Communications Planning Tools
MCPT-i is an operational software application that provides Milstar apportionment and mission planning, execution, and monitoring for both the strategic and tactical mission areas.

Jitter and Delay Simulator
JDS is a transparent Ethernet bridge that delays incoming packets and induces jitter based on models of free space transmission time and the effects of the TSAT XDR+ waveform.  It can be easily integrated with an existing network test lab to assess network and/or application performance given the jitter and delay characteristics of the TSAT system.

MILSATCOM End-to-End Simulation Environment
MEESE is a hardware and software based simulation platform which models the various components of the end-to-end satellite communications systems.  MEESE, originally developed for MILSTAR, has now expanded to include next generation satellite systems including AEHF and TSAT.  Its open architecture and modular approach permits quick expansion to include other satellite communications systems.

Terminal Control Simulator (TCSIM)
TCSim simulates Milstar and AEHF Payload to Terminal Access Control Protocols and the SMART-T to Terminal Control software communications link.  TCSim is used to support AEHF Mission Planning System development and training.  Using TCSim, developers and planners can simulate MPE operation and interface to a terminal without the need to use a real terminal, saving valuable resources and time.

TSAT Dynamic Scenario Exporter
TDSE models dynamic traffic, mobility, and weather by emulating the control plane messages between the terminals in the scenario and the payload resource controller.

Milstar Integrated Space Picture
The Milstar Integrated Space Picture (MISP) is a SIPRNET-based web tool to relay Milstar information to JSpOC, SATCOM support, and warfighters.

Global Positioning System
LinQuest has over 50 experienced engineers, analysts, and software developers supporting key military and civil GPS acquisition, integration, test, and operations programs, providing unbiased and objective GPS expertise across multiple domains.