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Small Unit Operations: Situational Awareness System

Mobile communication system with high data-rate capacity that is optimized for restrictive terrain.

Approach:

Developed an integrated, very high capacity, LPD, communications system utilizing a variety of waveforms with self-configuring networking.

Top Technical Challenges:

• FLPI/LPD waveforms
• Mobile ad hoc networking
• Position and navigation in GPS-denied areas

Users:

• Army and Marine Corps
• Special Operations Forces

FY03 Accomplishments:

• FEvaluated competing approaches for waveforms and autonomous networking
• Completed system design
• Tested Engineering Development Model