Anti-Jam GPS Antennas for Wearable Dismounted Soldier Navigation Systems

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Abstract:

Approaches for the design and fabrication of a wearable anti-jam global positioning system GPS antenna are explored to support accurate and uninterrupted position, navigation, and timing information for the dismounted Soldier. The state of the art for anti-jam GPS antenna technology is presented, including GPS antenna element and array designs, and algorithms for jammer mitigation, and the candidate technologies best fit for wearable anti-jam GPS systems are identified. Potential materials and fabrication methods that are most amenable to wearable anti-jam GPS antennas are explored, including textile-integrated embodiments and externally mountedremovable embodiments. Early measured results for a variety of textile-integrated carbon nanotube thread antennas are presented in order to explore the feasibility of applying bulk carbon nanotube materials to wearable anti-jam GPS antenna designs.

Author(s):
Keller, Steven D.
Author Organization(s):
US Army Research Laboratory Adelphi United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Sep 2014,30 Sep 2015
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD1011921
Pagination:
0030

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Project Number(s):
TPA-CE-SE-2014-09
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Space
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM, ARMY, ANTIJAMMING, ANTENNAS, carbon nanotubes, radio frequency, navigation, fabrication, MILITARY EQUIPMENT
Keyword(s):
GPS(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), SOLDIERS, DESIGN
Report Date:
2016 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2016 Dec 21