ReyComm LLC. — Department of Defense SBIR Phase II: AFX234-DCSO2

Description

ReyComm communications System enables the End User to deploy one system that operates as an interconnected package or as a stand-alone system that addresses the need for Ground to Air communications, Land Mobile Frequencies, and a wireless self-contained crash/ring down the phone for mass notification. The system will provide for local storage of recordings of 1,000 hours per radio, 5,000 hours total. For this research, ReyComm Communications System envisions building on system architecture to streamline the rapid deployment of this man-carry system and add capabilities and features through software development. ReyComm's Phase II goal is to de-risk follow-on research and accelerate system maturity by testing of full-scale prototypes and, eventually, full-scale hardware/software testing. ReyComm is concurrently expanding ReyComm Communication System capabilities to include the software capabilities mentioned above through additional R&D. This Phase II research will perform Laboratory and field testing per the direct input from the 53rd Air Traffic Control Commander to operate as described, be man-portable, and rapidly deployable, and meet the local recording ability. The three key R&D objectives of this proposal are: Objective 1. Deliver a five-frequency Air Traffic Control Sustainment System: 2 UHF, 2 VHF, one LMR, and associated antennas and masts. Objective 2. Develop “CRISIS RESPONSE SYSTEM” into a Primary Crash Phone System. Wirelessly link the primary location/Control Point to four nodes via party line and individual ring lines with a range of no less than one mile. Objective 3. Develop capabilities to independently record two-way audio from five ground-to-air devices and provide sufficient localized storage to record 1000 hours per unit or 5000 hours total. In addition, develop capabilities to transcribe the five independent two-way audio conversations to text. These three objectives are articulated within the Work Plan and Task Outline below, and in the MOU, with discrete timelines and acceptance criteria. The goal is to expand the functionality and further the R&D on bringing ReyComm Communication System from three independent ReyComm solutions to a deployable integrated system. The work plan is designed to provide iterative fundamental R&D answers with full-scale prototypes, mock-ups, and advanced software packages based upon end-user inputs to date. ReyComm will manage the entire project from ReyComm's Lab in Washington, Denke Laboratory in Florida, and DevFinity in DoD Air Force X2022.4 CSO Solicitation Utah. ReyComm will develop the hardware integration for the system and the proprietary 4.9 GHz. Technology in the crash/ringdown system. Denke Laboratory will provide engineering support for antenna design and RF system components. DevFinity will provide engineering support for the software package and coordinate with Strix systems' 4.9 GHz technology.