Electromagnetic Spectrum Agile Capability Focus Area
Abstract
This portfolio will focus on cost-effective, mission-focused projects to design, develop and deliver new concepts and technology prototypes aimed at protecting DoD systems and extending capabilities across the electromagnetic spectrum. In the U.S. and allied nations, Department of Defense (DoD) communication and sensing capabilities are increasingly compromised by spectrum congestion and loss, as is evidenced by the recent radio frequency (RF) spectrum auction and the spectrum relocation fund. In other operational environments, emergent threats, technologies and tactics contest the use of RF spectrum and erode U.S. capabilities in ways that are difficult to predict and counteract. Prototypes from this focus area will address spectrum sharing, spectrum relocation and spectrum competition requirements, and will be evaluated under the electromagnetic (EM) conditions expected at home and abroad. Potential venues for prototype assessment include assets such as the Stiletto maritime demonstration program, Thunderstorm integration exercises and multi-domain demonstration venues across the DoD. Knowledge and experience gained through those demonstrations will help develop new warfighting concepts and inform requirements for future acquisition programs. These initial prototype efforts will help reduce the cost of future acquisition programs and stimulate efforts beyond traditional defense industrial base activities. Development of advanced prototypes will involve partnerships with industry and academia and permit operational users to gain insight into future technology-enabled strategies and tactics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 89c09d9bcc1198d90f5ea8dfd3d17118