Communications and Networking
The Aerospace staff and an impressive array of laboratories and computing resources are available to perform conceptual design; feasibility and trade studies; modeling and simulation; prototype construction; integration and test modeling; and anomaly investigation and resolution. Our knowledge and experience in communication systems span the full range of technologies and applications, including spectrum management; network and communication system architectures; analysis of communication links; tracking, telemetry and command; global positioning system (GPS); and specialized hardware and software for the implementation of space, airborne and terrestrial communication systems.
Communication Architectures and Engineering
- Frequency management and spectrum-use planning
- Interoperability, standards, protocols, land mobile and wireless radio
- Link analysis
- Channel modeling and simulation
- Modulation, coding and interleaving
- Bandwidth-efficient modulation
- Adaptive waveforms and waveform analysis
- Acquisition and tracking
- Interference effects
- Packet and circuit switching
- Protected communications
- Laser communications
Network Systems
- Space network design and implementation
- Ad hoc wireless networking
- Traffic management and quality of service
- Reliable data transport
- Information assurance
Digital Communication Implementation
- Telemetry, command and control systems security
- Communication and GPS signal processing
- Adaptive signal processing
- Antijam techniques
Communication Electronics
- Micro- and millimeter-wave technology
- Time and frequency standards
- Low-noise amplifiers
- Traveling wave tube amplifiers
- Solid-state power amplifiers
- RF signal processing
- Optical communications
Antennas and Electromagnetic Propagation
- Antenna design and characterization
- Phased array antennas
- Electromagnetic wave propagation
- Radiometry
- Electromagnetic environment measurement
- Wireless communication devices
