Innovative Methods for Geolocation and Communication with Ultra-Wideband Mobile Radio Networks

Multispectral Solutions, Inc. (MSSI) proposes to develop a frequency agile Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Radio Frequency (RF) front end for an integrated geolocation and communication network. UWB receivers have extremely wideband RF front ends that are vulnerable in hostile electromagnetic threat environments. A frequency agile UWB RF front end will enhance the Low Probability of Interception and Detection (LPI/D) and anti-jam (A/J) capabilities of advanced communications networks. MSSI will develop requirements and architectures based upon approved scenarios and will examine different frequency agile filter requirements and will develop an appropriate design. The design will consider several potential architectures and the front end will ultimately be integrated into MSSI's geolocation and communication network system. MSSI will demonstrate the ability to operate a dual function simultaneous digital ranging and communication device. The device will provide inter-node ranging while broadcasting voice packets over the same physical layer. Based upon the results of the systems study, and demonstration, MSSI will summarize the results with in a final report. Under the Phase I option and Phase II the resulting hardware will be transitioned into field demonstrable systems.