Abstract
This research service provides a comprehensive overview on the advances in radio communications for applications in Aerospace and Defense industries. Drivers, challenges, opportunities and threats have been identified and compared, and strategic recommendations have also been given in this research service, in addition to several strategic/analytical sections.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Research Overview
- Research Snapshot
- Key Findings
- Scope and Methodology
- Research Scope
- Research Methodology
2 TECHNOLOGY SNAPSHOT -- RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
- Technology Primer
- Enabling Technologies
- Technology Lifecycle and Technology Readiness Levels
- Applications and Capabilities Evaluation
- Defense Applications Viewpoint
- Aerospace Applications
3 FORCE FIELD ANALYSIS
- Assessment of Push Forces
- Technology Accelerators
- Opportunities Evaluation
- Assessment of Pull Forces
- Challenges for Radio Communications
- Threats Evaluation
4 STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT OF THE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
- Technology Competition -- Radio Communications
- Prioritization of Radio Technologies for Aerospace and Defense using AHP
- AHP Process and Computation for Goal Node and Level 0 Criteria
- AHP Process and Computation for Level 1 Criteria and Alternatives
- Final Priorities and Analyst Insights
- Strategic Roadmapping
- Technology Roadmap
- Application Roadmap
5 STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS
- Radio Deployment Considerations
- Radio Technique Selection--Combating Outdated Technology
- Establishing Security for Radio Communications
- Future Research Considerations
- Enabling Interoperability for Radio Communications
- Industry Recommendations
6 STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT OF THE INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT -- AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE
- Assessment of Recent Efforts and Initiatives
- Programs and Research Initiatives
- Radio Conferences and Proceedings
- Assessment of Research Outcomes
- Global Military Radio Possessions
- Flight Safety and Radio Communications
7 GLOBAL ADVANCEMENTS IN RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
- Developments in the Corporate Sector
- Advanced Multiband SDR for Tactical Military Communications
- Enhanced Digital Encryption for Analog Radios
- High-Performance FPGA Signal Processing Datapaths for Software Defined Radios
- Developments in the Academic Sector
- Innovative Cognitive Radio Modem Implementation
- Location Awareness Using Cognitive Radios
- Self-Organizing Terminal Architecture for Cognitive Radio Networks
8 PATENTS; CONTACTS; GLOSSARY; AND APPENDIX
- Patents and Key Contacts
- Key Patents
- Key contacts
- Glossary and Appendices
- Glossary
- Appendix A -- TRL
- Appendix B -- AHP
9 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASES
- Decision Support Database Tables
- Global Military Expenditure (2002 to 2012)
- Commercial Aircraft in Service--World (2002 to 2012)
- Military Aircraft in Service--World (2002 to 2012)
