Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC): Sensing the Future Battlefield
ISAC leverages the pervasiveness of radio frequency (RF) signals, transforming how the Department of Defense (DoD) senses and interacts with the battlespace and provides for the protection of domestic critical infrastructure. By harnessing signals of opportunity and existing infrastructure, ISAC unlocks groundbreaking capabilities for enhanced situational awareness, threat detection, and operational advantage.
Fusing Sensing and Communication for Enhanced Awareness
We Aim To:
Revolutionize battlefield perception by developing and deploying ISAC systems that provide continuous, wide-area sensing capabilities, detecting and tracking targets previously difficult to detect by invisible to traditional sensors.
Establish deterrence capabilities by working with commercial industry to build systems that protect critical infrastructure from emerging threats, such as weaponized drones.
Exploit the RF environment by utilizing existing and emerging communication networks, including 5G/6G and tactical radios, as dynamic sensing platforms, reducing reliance on dedicated sensors and expanding coverage.
Foster innovation and collaboration by leading the development of ISAC technologies through partnerships with industry, academia, and government agencies, ensuring U.S. dominance in this critical field.
Shape the future of warfare by integrating ISAC into the DoD's multi-domain operations concept, creating a more connected, resilient, and informed force.
Highlighted Project:
ISAC is pioneering the convergence of sensing, either in the form of object detection or high resolution image sensing, and communication technologies to create a more informed and responsive operational environment. This highlighted project showcases ISAC's commitment to developing innovative solutions:
Cross-Modal Camera-Radar Fusion Learning for Moving Target Indication: This project is developing a cutting-edge camera-aided machine learning detection system to enable detection, classification and tracking of ground and air moving targets using signals of opportunity from existing communications infrastructure. This innovative approach improves upon the current paradigm of using separate sensors for tactical communications and radar sensing, offering a more integrated and resource efficient solution for enhanced situational awareness.