Cognitive Communication Protocols for SATCOM
Abstract
Cognitive Communications Protocols for SATCOM Main Topic Area: Space Platforms & Operations Technologies Abstract The objective of this project is to conduct fundamental research that will lead to the development of cognitive communications protocols for satellite and space communications with possible broad applications in defense, homeland-security, civilian and consumer telecommunications. Proposed technical approach involves fundamental research, modeling and simulations to design, develop and test cognitive cooperative communications algorithms. The anticipated project outcome is an effective spectrum coexistence mechanism for satellite transceivers in the presence of both inadvertent Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and deliberate jammers. Research on cognitive satellite and space communications strategies could benefit future space communication systems and offer significant benefits to our national war‐fighting and peacekeeping capabilities. In particular, cognitive radio technology enabled by cognitive cooperative protocols can lead to improved reliability and robustness in tactical communications networks. This same technology and protocols can also be used to improve the performance, reliability and robustness of both future 5th Generation (5G) cellular systems as well as emergency and disaster-recovery communications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 19, 2016
- Source ID
- FA94531610052
Entities
People
- Sudharman Jayaweera
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory
- United States Air Force
- University of New Mexico