Low-Cost, High-Speed, Efficient Generation of Commmunication Signals Using Chaotic Devices

Not Available As rogue nations continue to develop weapons of mass destruction, the need for accurate, real-time intelligence gathered on site increases. Typically, sites of interest exist deep in denied territory. To be truly effective, a sensor package would have to be delivered covertly from a significant standoff. One possibility would be a platform capable of carrying a significant payload which could be released covertly from a commercial air-lane. The payload might be a single human occupant, or a suite of sensors capable of measuring and analyzing a variety of inputs, making real-time assessment a reality. Foster-Miller and its partner AeroVironment propose to meet this requirement with an aircraft based system. AeroVironment propose to meet this requirement with an aircraft based system. AeroVironment will modify an existing system to develop a suitable airframe. The aircraft will drop the payload over the target. Whether the payload is an electronic package or a human being, there is a limit to the amount of shock which can be applied to it and still have it survive. Foster-Miller has developed similar shock mitigation systems previously, and brings the necessary expertise and experience into the package protection phase of the mission. It is the design of this shock mitigation system which is the subject of the proposal.