Fiscal Year	2021
Division	Graduate School of Operational & Information Sciences
Department	Dean of Graduate School of Operational & Information Sciences
Investigator(s)	Dunovant, Leonard M.
Sponsor	Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (Navy)
Summary	The purpose of this study is to research unmanned electromagnetic decoys as a solution to adversary advantages in emerging ISR capabilities. The predicated sensor-shooter nature of future conflict deems this a strategic vulnerability. Signature management, through measures like EMCON, have been the predominant procedure for detection avoidance thus far, however, management practices may not be enough for future conflict scenarios. Electronic countermeasures thus far have primarily focused on aviation platforms and surface platforms against radar threats. The character of modern and future operations will require that ground forces also be included in protections under electronic countermeasures. Electromagnetic deception techniques using unmanned decoys are an attritable low-cost solution that are as maneuverable as ground forces and enable the resiliency and survivability required in anticipated distributed maritime operations. The techniques studied include high-fidelity and low-fidelity decoys that support force simulation and entire electronic environment manipulation to degrade and deny adversary sensors.
Keywords	Autonomous DMO Deception Decoy EABO Ground UAS electronic countermeasure
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