the rov s provide the means to view evaluate and move delayed fused under sea explosives the array distribution unit adu function only acts as a convenient physical wire cable distribution center the data and signal formatter d amp sf is an active electronic data and signal formatting device located on the platform multiplexing and de multiplexing into and from a single serial digital data interface cable the d amp sf will have the minimum through put capacity bandwidth to simultaneously handle it is assumed devices matching exceeding these requirements are available u2018 off the shelf u2019 from industry us government the rf data link is a common device used by industry and the government the device converts serial cable media electronic data signals to rf for transmission to another location via an antenna and likewise receives rf and converts it to serial electronic data signals the capacity bandwidth must be compatible with the required data signals of the system as identified for the d amp sf it is assumed devices matching exceeding these requirements are available u2018 off the shelf u2019 from industry us government the above assumes a separate in place ship to helicopter lamps data link the processor includes a computer and specialized computer programs the processor provides critical functions related to the surface sub subsurface objects the processor also provides interface for the display monitor and control unit the processor further provides for sensor position and aspect calibration operator training via simulation and historical operational recording it is assumed the computers are in place on the ship or a computer matching exceeding the required process capacity and speed are available u2018.