Distributed, Collaborative, Multi-Function Devices for Electromagnetic Spectrum Agility Focus Area
Abstract
This focus area explores integrated, multi-function, net-centric electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) concepts and technologies to enable a multi-domain, flexible, diverse, and interoperable EMS architecture. In the modern battlespace, the EMS is both a contested resource and unique domain requiring advanced maneuvers. Tactics, techniques, and procedures are necessary to maintain access to EMS and ensure maneuverability. Selected projects provide the architecture to ensure allied access, deny enemy use, and enable future capabilities for spectrum dominance. Examples include waveform agnostic apertures, amplifiers, and digital signal processing for multi-use systems (radar, communications, electronic warfare, sensing); advanced routing and artificial intelligence task and network routing for increased efficiency; and, ad hoc distributed apertures for collaborative electronic warfare (EW) distributed radar. Activities include refining software and algorithms; novel hardware and electronic components; and advanced timing and networking technologies that directly support emerging common standards for next generation distributed, collaborative, and multi-function devices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 4514d2f1c6d4fecb8a60039c962a5d2f