Dynamically Composed RF Systems

Abstract

Dominance of the RF spectrum is critical to successful U.S. military operations. Radar systems, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and communication systems require custom software and hardware that is costly and time consuming to build and integrate onto platforms. Expanding on ideas developed under the Multifunction RF program, also in this PE, the Dynamically Composed RF Systems program addresses these challenges by developing adaptive, converged RF array systems. This enables enhanced operational capability by dynamically adapting the system for tasks to support radar, communications, and EW in a converged manner. This program will design and develop: (1) a modular architecture for collaborative, agile RF systems; (2) advanced techniques for RF apertures and their associated airframe integration; (3) wide-band agile electronics to support converged missions over those apertures; and (4) software tools for the control, coordination, and scheduling of RF functions and payloads at the element level to maximize overall task performance. This capability can be adapted to address diverse missions. Technology developed under this program will transition to the Services.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2017
Source ID
1b1e87cc43bc9e15b3607cabb7e41b46

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics

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