Testing and Integration of the COMWIN Antenna System

Abstract

Future warrior-carried communications systems have at least two needs that must be met if current plans are implemented. The first is the ability to transmit or receive voice, video, and data over an extremely wide frequency range. The hand-held version of the Joint Tactical Radio (JTR) scheduled for production in 2006 is designed to meet part of this need. The second is the ability to hide the identity of the radio operator from snipers who seek to disrupt command, communications, and control functions at the squad level. Integrating the antenna into the uniform provides both ultra broadband transceiving capability and the ability to make the radio operator indistinguishable from any other soldier or marine. The Combat Wear Integration (COMWIN) Antenna System in conjunction with the hand-held JTR fulfills both needs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA461840

Entities

People

  • Richard C. Adams

Organizations

  • Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antennas
  • Broadband
  • Broadband Antennas
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Agility
  • Frequency Bands
  • Horizontal Orientation
  • Identities
  • Images
  • Impedance
  • Laptop Computers
  • Military Communications
  • Production
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Tactical Radios
  • Technical Standards
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.