Frequency Hopper/DSSS Detection

Currently SOF tactical users lack a software package that permit them to monitor spread spectrum signals. In this effort Vertex will reserach all current variants of Frequency Hopper Spread Spectrum and Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum used worldwide anddesign algorithms that will detect and identify these systems. Further will Vertex as a goal of the effort Vertex will design algorithms to demodulate these signals.Vertex will further design detailed algorithms for the exploitation of one particular variant. Vertex will also determine the technology requirements to implement a system in the JTWS to exploit these signals. This effort - when carried through Phase III- will result in a commerical software package that will operate "plug-and-play" in the JTWS to exploit these signals. It will also result in a spin off for software packages that can be used in the exploitation of wideband signals in general. There isclearly commerical applications to the military. There is also applications to non military users such as law enforcement.