Reconfiguring to Meet Demands: Software-Defined Radio

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Abstract:

A Software-Defined Radio SDR allows a single hardware platform to be reconfigurable so that it can accommodate multiple radio waveforms and be easily upgraded with software changes. The Joint Tactical Radio System JTRS is the Department of Defenses DoD solution for a family of tactical SDRs based on common open standards and architectures. JTRS accommodates legacy and new mobile ad hoc networking waveforms. Additionally, military Satellite Communication and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance ISR terminals are migrating to SDRs to enable consolidation of multiple legacy systems into single multi-band configurations. This article describes current military SDR programs, their challenges, and the way ahead for the DoD.

Author(s):
Nathans, Dean ; Stephens, Donald R.
Author Organization(s):
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR NETWORKS AND INFORMATION INTEGRATION WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Published in CROSSTALK: The Journal of Defense Software Engineering, p24-27, Jul 2007.
Pagination:
0005

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
STSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_6.3.1_Optimized Network Functions and Resources; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_6.3_Net Management
Modernization Areas:
Space; Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*INTEROPERABILITY, *WIRELESS LINKS, *BROADBAND, *OPEN SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE, *SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, *RADIO EQUIPMENT, *STANDARDIZATION, APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE, COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOLS, TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS, STANDARDS, WAVEFORMS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, MIDDLEWARE, REPRINTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Computer Hardware, Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
*SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO, *JTRS(JOINT TACTICAL RADIO SYSTEM), MANET(MOBILE AD HOC NETWORKS), GIG(GLOBAL INFORMATION GRID), MULTIPLE RADIO WAVEFORMS, PROGRAMMABLE HARDWARE, WAVEFORM PORTABILITY, CODE REUSE, SCA(SOFTWARE COMMUNICATIONS ARCHITECTURE), ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE, SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE, REPROGRAMMABLE RADIOS
Report Date:
2007 Jul 01
Creation Date:
2008 Oct 29