VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION INSTRUMENT FOR AUTONOMOUS MULTI-AGENT SYSTEMS IN OUTDOOR CONTESTED ENVIRONMENTS
Abstract
The aim of this DURIP proposal is to develop an instrument for the investigation, characterization, validation, and verification of heterogeneous networks of multi-agent autonomous systems operating in contested environments. In adversarial environments, the ability to communicate is essential for operational tactics; hence, dominance of the available communication spectrum is essential. A distinguishing feature of this instrument is the inclusion of unique software-defined radios (SDRs) that facilitate spectrum access strategies for autonomous mobile radio network collaboration in an outdoor environment with a contested RF spectrum. This feature is inspired by the recent DARPA Spectrum Collaboration Challenge (SC2), which included a sophisticated channel emulator for stationary radios. This instrument expands our capabilities that resulted in a first-place finish in the SC2 competition, to enable spectrum competition in a dynamic environment with SDRs on mobile autonomous agents. Specifically, the instrument includes eleven SDRs embedded within unmanned air and ground vehicles operating in an outdoor environment enclosed within a large volume netted safety structure. Acquiring this instrument will augment an on-going AFOSR Center of Excellence focused on assured autonomy in contested environments, as well as a number of other current and pending DoD projects. Specifically, this system will enable hardware-based insights and validation of on-going theoretical objectives of current projects and will provide a long-term instrument for future advanced concepts that involve wireless communication networks of autonomous assets.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 07, 2023
- Source ID
- FA95502110157
Entities
People
- Warren E Dixon
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of Florida