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Software Defined Radio (SDR) Overlay Node Gateway, Phase I
Completed
Description
This proposal details a novel mobile data transceiver solution that supports standalone wireless sensors and concurrently acts as a gateway between multiple sensor webs. This innovation uses Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology to communicate with a variety of sensor technologies using many different radio waveforms and communication protocols. The proposed system is designed to be adaptable to mission requirements and all aspects of its operation can be remotely modified after deployment. When possible, the solution uses commercial of the shelf technology (COTS) components and incorporates open data operability standards for information visualization.
Details
| Technology area | Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and Manufacturing > Structures > Reliability and Sustainment |
| Program | Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer (SBIR/STTR) |
| Lead organization | Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS |
| Start date | 2005-01-21 |
| End date | 2005-07-25 |
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