COMWIN Antenna Project: Fiscal Year 2001
Abstract
The Combat Wear Integration (COMWIN) project seeks to develop a man-carried antenna that transmits or receives a signal at any frequency from 2 MHz to 2 GHz while disguising the radio operator's identity. The first goal is to make the antenna compatible with the hand-held radio that will be manufactured in accordance with the Operational Requirements Document of the Joint Tactical Radio (JTR). The second goal is to make it harder for snipers to target the radio operators and disrupt command, control, and communications at the squad level. Integrating the antenna into the uniform of the soldier or marine achieves both goals. During FY 2001, the models of a vest antenna, a helmet antenna, and a whole-body antenna were fabricated and tested. The three antennas have now been integrated into a system that demonstrates the potential for ultra-wideband communication while disguising the radio operator. The basic design seems effective. Problems such as asymmetry between transmit and receive for some frequencies and radiation hazard can probably be solved by minor variations of the basic design.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA395361
Entities
People
- D. W. Von Mueller
- R. C. Adams
- R. S. Abramo