Identification and Mapping of Cellular Telephones to Defeat Radio-Controlled IEDS

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to develop a means of identifying and mapping radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIEDs) that use cellular telephones as a means of activation. By understanding the regulating bodies that allocate and control the frequency bands within the electromagnetic spectrum, this thesis tests the validity of deriving required inputs for a mathematical algorithm to compute the range to an emitting cellular device. Computationally deriving the range and coupling it with the direction-finding capabilities of spectrum analyzers will enable the development of a handheld device in the future to map the location of cellular telephones in the operating area around a ground unit. Possessing the ability to map the location of emitting devices will enable ground units to not only safely bypass an RCIED but defeat it before detonation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2018
Accession Number
AD1059869

Entities

People

  • Michael J. Gocke

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analyzers
  • Communication Systems
  • Computers
  • Direction Finding
  • Electromagnetic Spectra
  • Frequency Bands
  • Mobile Devices
  • Mobile Phones
  • Multiple Access
  • Radio Frequency
  • Radio Frequency Devices
  • Software Defined Radio
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Very High Frequency
  • Warfare
  • Wave Propagation
  • Wireless Communications

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.