Secure/Covert Short Range Combat Wireless Network

ABSTRACT: In Phase I of the Secure/Covert Short Range Wireless Network SBIR project, the feasibility of a secure, millimeter-wave personal area network was investigated. The customer desired to replace all the wires of a warfighter's peripheral devices (e.g. laptops, radios, PTT switches, headset, etc.), with a secure wireless network. In this way, all of the peripheral devices can be networked without being encumbered by the extra weight and physical restriction of the cables on the warfighter. This will be a great technological asset for the Air Force special forces operators. Phase I provided the complete technical specification design, down to the chipsets. Phase II will accomplish the development of working breadboard prototypes, followed by system-on-chip implementations as well as compact packaging. Phase III will be the production and manufacturing stage. BENEFIT: Anticipated Benefits/Potential Commercial Applications of the Research or Development Secure communications Tactical networking Low probability of intercept communications Short range communications