Personnel Identification and Location for MOUT Applications

"Reports developed under SBIR contract titled "Personnel Identification and Location for MOUT Applications", have confirmed the significant advantages of the ¿ther Wire & Location, Inc. Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Localizer System for use in Military Operations inUrban Terrain (MOUT) for the USMC in response to increased urban conflicts. This system is based on ultra-wideband RF communications; its signals are inherently difficult to jam, it allows for penetration in urban structures, and it is cost effective forlarge-scale military usage. During Phase I, we have confirmed the advantages of UWB for this application, demonstrated the current version of our Localizer system, Generation 5, and addressed key future design specifications (e.g. signal attenuation,multipath removal, range limitations, power consumption, size, weight, etc.). We have also shown the current Generation 5 Localizer prototype, beyond the "brass-board" specification requested in the Phase I, to the entire Phase I review staff in Quantico.During Phase II, we propose to make a demonstration of the Localizer for the USMC. We will make revisions to the Generation 5 Localizer, as required for the demonstration. In the Phase II Option we will transition from an engineering-built Generation 5"prototype" to a production unit ready for commercialization in Phase III."