Distributed, Collaborative, Multi-Function Devices for Electromagnetic Spectrum Agility
Abstract
This focus area explores integrated, multi-function, net-centric electromagnetic spectrum (ES) concepts and technologies to enable a multi-domain, flexible, diverse, and interoperable ES architecture. In the modern battlespace, the electromagnetic spectrum is both a contested resource and unique terrain requiring advanced maneuver. Tactics, techniques, and procedures are necessary to maintain access to ES and ensure maneuverability. Selected projects provide the architecture to ensure allied access, deny enemy use, and enable future capabilities for ES dominance. Examples include waveform agnostic apertures, amplifiers, and digital signal processing for multi-use systems (radar, communications, electronic warfare, sensing); advanced routing and artificial intelligence task and network routing for increase efficiency; and, ad hoc distributed apertures for collaborative electronic warfare (EW) distributed radar. Activities include refining software and algorithms, novel hardware and electronic components, and advanced timing and networking technologies that directly support emerging common standards for next generation distributed, collaborative, multi-function devices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- bc46337b1c40bbe1940e7eeb92b39d97