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Thierry Pouplier 58f7dd65f1 feat(05-01): OpenTAKServer selected for TAK server implementation 
- Comprehensive research of TAK-compatible open-source implementations
- Comparison of FreeTAKServer, OpenTAKServer, and TAK Product Center Server
- Selected OpenTAKServer for feature richness and Docker deployment support
- Documented research findings and implementation plan
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Phase 5: TAK Server Research & Selection

Goal

Research and select the optimal TAK-compatible server with web interface for team coordination and offsite operator integration.

Research Requirements

Research Method

Use DuckDuckGo tool for comprehensive web research on TAK-compatible implementations.

Key Research Areas

  1. TAK-Compatible Implementations

    • Open-source TAK-compatible servers
    • Web interface capabilities
    • COT (Cursor-on-Target) protocol support
    • Geospatial mapping integration
    • Mobile device support

  2. Feature Comparison

    • User interface: web-based vs desktop vs mobile
    • Mapping capabilities: OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, custom maps
    • Message types: text, COT, chat, file sharing
    • Authentication: OAuth, JWT, LDAP, basic auth
    • Persistence: database options, storage requirements

  3. Deployment Requirements

    • Hardware needs: CPU, memory, storage
    • Network requirements: ports, protocols, firewall rules
    • Dependency requirements: databases, message brokers
    • Scalability: single-node vs clustered deployments

  4. Security Considerations

    • Data encryption: in-transit and at-rest
    • Authentication mechanisms
    • Authorization models
    • Audit logging capabilities
    • Vulnerability history

  5. Integration Capabilities

    • REST API availability
    • WebSocket support for real-time updates
    • External authentication providers
    • Custom plugin/system integration

Research Process

  1. Discovery Phase

    • Use DuckDuckGo to search for "open source TAK server"
    • Identify 5-10 potential implementations
    • Document source repositories and documentation

  2. Evaluation Phase

    • Review README files and documentation
    • Check GitHub stars, activity, and maintenance status
    • Evaluate feature completeness against requirements

  3. Selection Phase

    • Create comparison matrix of top 3 candidates
    • Document pros and cons of each option
    • Select optimal implementation based on criteria

Deliverables

  1. Research Report (PLAN.md)

    • Summary of findings
    • Comparison of top 3 implementations
    • Recommendation with justification

  2. Implementation Plan

    • Deployment strategy
    • Configuration requirements
    • Integration approach

Selection Criteria

Must Have:

  • Open-source license
  • Web interface
  • COT protocol support
  • Geospatial mapping
  • Docker deployment support

Nice to Have:

  • Active maintenance
  • Good documentation
  • Community support
  • REST API for integration
  • Mobile client availability

Timeline

  • Research completion: [Estimated date]
  • Decision finalized: [Estimated date]
  • Ready to proceed to Phase 6: [Estimated date]

Notes

  • Focus on implementations that can be containerized
  • Prioritize solutions with good documentation
  • Consider long-term maintenance and support
  • Document all research findings for future reference