Fiscal Year	2010
Division	Research & Sponsored Programs
Department	Cebrowski Institute
Investigator(s)	Xie, Geoffrey G.
Sponsor	Marine Corps Systems Command (Marine Corps)
Summary	The research idea is motivated from the current lack of communication capabilities observed by Marines while in a tactical/field environment. A cell phone has the capability to send and receive real time voice communications, voice messaging, text messaging, email, capture videos/pictures, in addition to a long list of other features. However, the cost of this technology in a field environment rationally is too heavily weighted toward permanent infrastructure or other non-cost efficient solutions. This research will explore the idea of wirelessly connecting smart phones to a Marines Corps tactical radio network. The purpose of the research will be to explore the possible solutions and illustrate each option with associated costs.
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