About ‘Vayulink’ Platform:
- Vayulink is an ad-hoc data link communication system that would help pilots deal with bad weather and provide jammer-proof uninterrupted communication with the base station.
- It is developed by the Indian Air Force (IAF).
- It uses the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) to send radio communication to the base station when the signals are low.
- Vayulink, when installed in an aircraft, gives the position of other aircraft close by and encrypted traffic data over a secure channel.
- Uses:
- The platform helps to prevent fratricide or friendly fire, i.e., it helps us to know where the friendly forces are present.
- It provides better combat teaming.
- Helps plan real-time basis where multiple teams can get together and go towards the target coming from different areas.
- It can also give the pilots data on the weather.
