High-altitude Attritable Link Offset (HALO)
Abstract
Previously funded JCTD. HALO directly supports the Department of Defense’s strategic efforts to develop resilient command, control, and communications at the tactical level. HALO uses high altitude, low-cost balloons as communication relays in denied environments. It accomplished this by using the ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio frequency (RF) spectrum and techniques that provide an undisturbed and unrecognizable link to the source of the UHF signals. The advanced technology resides at the user terminals on the ground, which receive data from the balloon-platforms, and perform functions that allow effective two-way communication in a contested RF environment. In FY 2018, HALO completed laboratory testing and two operational flight-test demonstrations with several high-altitude relays against multiple jammers. HALO received procurement funds to complete the concept of operations, conduct military utility assessment, and transition to the USMC program office for production acquisition contracts. Completed the JCTD.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 488485e4a437b1c54cb0a34a67468147