Abstract. Ultra wideband (UWB) is an emerging communications technology that offers
high data rates over short distances with a low probability
of intercept. UWB is defined by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) in terms of the amount of bandwidth used, not
the way it is used, and three different technological approaches
have emerged: short-pulse UWB; OFDM-UWB and DS-UWB. OFDM and DS
are being developed commercially for use in the home networking
market. Short-pulse UWB remains a developmental technology with some potential
benefits to the military in addition to the low probability
of intercept, such as good resistance to multipath fading and
the ability to locate an emitter precisely. With the move
towards to a Network-Equipped Capability (NEC) and the associated need
to pass increasing amounts of data between battlefield entities, there
is a requirement for a short-range data bearer. This paper
looks at UWB as a whole and considers a number
of potential military applications where UWB may be suitable for
this short-range data-handling role. Other roles such as wireless links
on and around a soldier, remote sensors, and logistic tracking
by the use of transmitting ‘tags’ are also suggested.
Related topics:
communications systems, command systems
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