Ultra wideband communications for sensor networks

Author

Colling, Kent D. ; Ciorciari, Philip

Author_Institution

Innovative Wireless Technol., Forest, VA

fYear

2005

fDate

17-20 Oct. 2005

Firstpage

2384

Abstract

Application of ultra wideband (UWB) technology to an unattended ground sensor (UGS) network provides unique capabilities for capacity, covert operation, and location awareness. These features make this RF technology attractive for demanding military usage scenarios. Coupled with UWB´s unique capabilities comes unique challenges when applied to autonomous, self-forming, and battery powered networks. In this paper we discuss essential design tradeoffs necessary to incorporate a UWB waveform into an ad hoc network of sensors. Background UWB information is provided followed by brief analysis of key range, data rate, LPI/LPD, interference rejection, synchronization, and location performance requirements. The paper concludes with system recommendations for application of the technology

Keywords

interference suppression; military communication; mobile radio; ultra wideband communication; wireless sensor networks; LPI-LPD operation; RF technology; UGS network; UWB technology; interference rejection; location awareness; military usage scenario; synchronization; ultra wideband communication; unattended ground sensor; Ad hoc networks; Batteries; Capacitive sensors; Information analysis; Interference; Mobile radio mobility management; Performance analysis; Radio frequency; Ultra wideband communication; Ultra wideband technology;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Military Communications Conference, 2005. MILCOM 2005. IEEE

Conference_Location

Atlantic City, NJ

Print_ISBN

0-7803-9393-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/MILCOM.2005.1606025

Filename

1606025