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5G (including licensed-Cellular, CBRS, and next-generation Wi-Fi 6E/7), Next-G, high-performance networks, as enablers for next-generation Edge and Cloud computing, are anticipated to offer more efficient and superior capabilities. Considering the anticipated disruptive capabilities provided by such networks, the Department of Defense (DoD), other federal government agencies, and the private secto ...

US forces deployed abroad often have to use foreign-manufactured and -operated mobile infrastructure for communications, especially in the early stages of operations. The infrastructure might be in a friendly, neutral, or hostile region, yet has to be relied upon for secure communication. Non-authorized, misconfigured, or compromised systems increase the risk of malicious activities impacting th ...

We propose “EMSCALe: Component Decomposition and Attestation by Leveraging Electromagnetic Side-channels”, a novel approach to accurately identify functions of integrated circuits (ICs) and detect deviation from ordinary activities by monitoring the unintended electromagnetic (EM) signal emanated from heterogeneous ICs (HICs). EMSCALe will collect EM signals using purpose-designed antennas, th ...

SpaceWorks proposes to develop an improved, novel RBCC propulsion system for long-range, high-speed flight that will revolutionize various DoD missions and commercial cargo transport. This approach contrasts with that of several start-up and established ventures currently seeking to develop high-speed aircraft for commercial passenger travel. While the aircraft proposed by such companies represent ...

The battlefield of the future and today, is based on data; and the ability to act upon this data. Data provides the foundation of everything from intelligence, situational awareness, and force readiness. Acquiring data in extreme environments requires analog and mixed signal electronics that don’t need thermal management. Integrated circuits (ICs) made with silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor te ...

Internet of Things (IoT) devices, ranging from common household objects to medical assets and industrial equipment have enabled a wide range of attractive use cases through their feedback loops of sensing and actuating. Their low cost and promise of automation has resulted in skyrocketing adoption, with projections placing the total number of IoT devices in the tens of billions by 2023. From a sec ...

Fundamental limitations to Ku-Band planar phased arrays used for the Starlink LEO constellation limit the portability and power efficiency of a man-portable Starlink user terminal. For example, due to these limitations the power output of the array is increased by 500% over the scan angle range for a nearly 24” diameter phased array, with reports of frequent drop outs of signal. Specifically, St ...

A key element of military operations is rapid movement of personnel around the battlefield, including movement of individual soldiers for personnel logistics, urban augmented combat, CSAR, maritime interdiction, and SOF infiltration/exfiltration.  In some cases, the battlefield may not permit a ground mobility solution, even a highly capable All Terrain Vehicle. While the U.S. Military operates a ...

Robust instrumentation for advanced engine development in both the near and long term is required to maintain the air superiority of the United States Air Force.  This robust instrumentation must withstand the high-temperature and vibration environments present not only in existing high-speed propulsion systems but also future propulsion systems that will operate in hypersonic envelopes. Instrume ...

The proposed system will be capable of being weapon mounted on the weapon system, in the Bi-Pod Dovetial mount, for the measuring of the barrel elevation and cant angles in addition to the azimuth pointing reference. The outputs of the device will be transmitted, either wired or wireless (ISW compliant UWB radios) to the Fire Control Unit. The sub-MIL accuracy of the sensors will allow greater res ...