SBIR-STTR Award

Advanced Radio Frequency Monitoring for Wireless Network Security
Award last edited on: 4/7/2010

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$846,858
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF071-095
Principal Investigator
Robert Weaver

Company Information

Fidelity Comtech Inc (AKA: FCI)

1500 Kansas Avenue Suite 2D
Longmont, CO 80501
   (303) 678-8876
   info@fidelity-comtech.com
   www.fidelity-comtech.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 04
County: Boulder

Phase I

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Start Date: ----    Completed: ----
Phase I year
2007
Phase I Amount
$99,999
In this SBIR Phase I Fidelity Comtech will develop an architecture and high level design for monitoring the RF spectrum directly using a network of low cost Software Defined Radios (SDRs) with phased array antennas. By monitoring the spectrum directly, we will be able to detect threats and interference issues that are otherwise not apparent using today's commercial wireless devices. To take on this challenging project, Fidelity Comtech has assembled a team of experts in RF signal processing, Signals Intelligence / DSP and distributed computing.

Keywords:
Software Defined Radio, Distributed Wireless Sensors, Phased Array, Wireless Physical Layer, Information Assurance

Phase II

Contract Number: ----------
Start Date: ----    Completed: ----
Phase II year
2008
Phase II Amount
$746,859
In this SBIR Phase II proposal, we will deliver a prototype of a Software Defined Radio sensor that is capable of detecting and identifying a variety of modulation types. This sensor will provide improved situational awareness regarding transmissions in the area. The proposed sensor is unique in that it includes a phased array antenna and has extremely broad instantaneous bandwidth.

Keywords:
Software Defined Radio, Phased Array, Wireless Monitoring