Interoperability and compatibility techniques for Counter Radio controlled IED Electronic Warfare (CREW) and other Radio Frequency Communication
Navy SBIR FY2008.2


Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2008.2
Topic No.: N08-174
Topic Title: Interoperability and compatibility techniques for Counter Radio controlled IED Electronic Warfare (CREW) and other Radio Frequency Communication
Proposal No.: N082-174-0767
Firm: FIRST RF CORPORATION
4865 Sterling Drive
Boulder, Colorado 80301
Contact: Farzin Lalezari
Phone: (303) 449-5211
Web Site: firstrf.com
Abstract: The simultaneous need for blue force broadband communications link and the proliferation of sensitive SIGINT receivers has created the need for the US Navy to develop a system capable of suppressing broadband interference in close proximity to sensitive receivers. The goal of the current SBIR is to develop a low cost system that will provide the US Navy with the capability to deploy and use a variety of transmitters, communication systems, and SIGINT systems in close proximity without the requirement of connecting the various systems. A wideband interference rejecting antenna system must provide broadband omni-directional coverage when installed on a vehicle and be capable of maximum wideband interference cancellation. The system must operate over a minimum frequency range of today's existing terrestrial SIGINT and communications systems. Finally, the system must be capable of rejecting both on-vehicle and in-convoy interference sources. The FIRST RF team proposes a new system that combines broadband antenna technology and advanced null forming techniques with state of the art cancellation electronics to provide a wideband wireless cancellation technology to meet the US Navy requirements.
Benefits: The system has obvious applicability to DoD systems with multiple RF systems on a single platform. Immediate sales for US Navy and US Army vehicles. This technology may also be applicable to commercial RF systems that experience interference when operating in close proximity to one another.

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