Hyper-wideband Enabled RF Messaging (HERMES)

Abstract

The Hyper-wideband Enabled RF Messaging (HERMES) program developed architectures and technologies to maintain assured radio frequency (RF) links in contested environments. Today, RF links are allocated and confined to slices of spectrum to prevent interference among users; this however facilitates enemy attempts to jam the link. HERMES explored a combination of techniques to suppress enemy jammers and guarantee communications in situations where the RF link is critical. Technology developed under the HERMES program enabled RF links to access tremendous amounts of bandwidth without jeopardizing other links. Advances under the HERMES program will prove increasingly important given the growing dependence of modern weapons systems on RF links for communications, command and control, geolocation and battle management.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
ecdb43c47eddda55fee8ee53c659b026

Tags

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control

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