Ensuring Optimal and Secure Routes, Packet Forwarding and Spectrum Utilization through Synthesis of Tactical Wireless Broadband Systems

ABSTRACT: The objective of this SBIR Phase I project is to develop a Cognitive Radio and Network Controller (CRNC). This technology is the critical for common secure broadband communication system configuration and operation to support rapidly changing DoD operational needs and managing both UAS and satellite-based networks quickly, efficiently, and securely. In this effort, we focus on the satellite domain. BENEFIT: U.S. forces face ongoing bandwidth and spectrum challenges due to friendly and hostile RF jamming interference and spectrum coordination issues among U.S. coalition and host nation forces. This challenging and emerging environment also requires consideration in future space-based capabilities. In addition to coordination among radios and processes inside a radio, spectrum availability and management are significant issues faced by ground, air-borne, and space-borne networks. By applying the CRNC in the current satellite communication system, the number of receivers or detectors can be reduced by at least 50%. Furthermore, leveraging the CRNC technologies, the quality of the channels can be detected more accurately and in a much short period of time. The combined space communication system will be more robust and more efficient.