Handheld Software Defined Radio Platform for Force Protection Operations

DRT will perform an investigation to identify a feasible design approach for a handheld tactical threat warning radio through the use of reconfigurable software radio techniques. Design aspects for the RF, digital, and power supply elements will undergo careful study in orer to identify suitable technology that will minimize size, weight, and power consumpion. The aspects of mechanical design will be studied to find innovative ways for reliable and durable packaging of a mixed-signal product, as well as techniques for thermal management and ergonomic concerns. The system software architecture will be closely examined to identify the required functionality for both the requirements of processing needed for a threat warning radio application, Finally, DRT plans to use the findings of this study to establish the development baseline if DRT is selected to receive the Phase II award.