COMWIN Antenna System Fiscal Year 2000 Report
Abstract
The project to develop a broadband, man-carried antenna began in May 1999. There were two objectives. The first objective was to develop an antenna system whose visual signature did not distinguish the radio operator from any other soldier. The solution to this first objective was to integrate the antenna into the uniform of the soldier. Hence, the project is COMbat Wear Integration (COMWIN). The second objective was to fabricate an antenna that could transmit or receive at any frequency between 2 MHz and 2 GHz. The Joint Tactical Radio (JTR) requires this frequency. The figure of merit to determine whether the radio is efficient in the band is a Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) of less than 3:1. The COMWIN antenna system would consist of three antennas. The first antenna, in the form of a vest, would operate in the 30- to 500-MHz band. The helmet antenna would operate in the 500- to 2000 MHz band. An antenna that runs down the edges would operate in the 2- to 30-MHz band.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA384619
Entities
People
- J. F. Moore
- J. L. Parra
- R. C. Adams
- R. S. Abramo
Organizations
- Naval Information Warfare Systems Command