This provides a film print output of processed and exploited imagery. This provides the patching, switching and interface functions necessary for internal and external transfer of data, imagery and voice. Free text messages can be exchanged with the EPDS for cueing and other purposes. This receives and routes low rate data and imagery from national systems. The 20 foot shelters are moved by 5 ton tractor trucks.
Power is provided by two power units.
Each power unit consists of two 200 kW generators with a 25 ton tractor truck. Commercial power can also be used. The IDPS system will migrate to the IESS standard by 1998, and subsequently converge to the ESS configuration by 2001. The DoD is in the process of establishing a simplified baseline of the best, common information systems across the business functions of the Department.