Conquering the Spectrum

 

Leads: J. Buckwalter, J. M. Jornet, L. Qiu
Thrust contributors: K. Cooper, I. Guvenc, J. Kocz, D. Koutsonikolas, A. Madanayake, T. Melodia, K. Narayanan, J. Ruyle, J. Siles, H. Wang, D. Werthimer

Goal: To develop new hardware and software solutions to access, utilize and share the spectrum above 100 GHz, protecting passive and incumbent users: 100+ GHz: higher bandwidth, sensing resolution

Focus: Challenges associated to exploiting the very large contiguous bandwidths (≥10 GHz) available in this frequency range

Outcomes: Technologies to support frequency-agile reconfigurable systems above 100 GHz. Our solutions will also encompass the lower mmWavefrequencies, where several breakthroughs are still needed.

 

A 360 degree approach

 

Expected High-Impact Outcomes

  1. Dynamic Spectrum Sharing above 100 GHz

    • Reconfigurable long-range ultrabroadband communication and sensing system able to dynamically switch between 110-170 GHz and 220-330 GHz

    • Aim: Bridging the national digital divide while enabling distributed atmospheric science

  2. 6G Satellite Communications above 100 GHz

    • Following balloon-based preliminary testing, launch as payload in an existing deployment opportunity, lease of time at mmWave ground station

    • Aim: Secure the US position at the forefront of the wireless race in space