World Surveillance Group Inc (fka WSGI)

[rattlewatch]

Here's another article on Jolted Tactics that was put up here and describes the 4g cellular network they are trying to create for the battlefield. Also note the timing mentioned on the program , this article is written last Sept and they are talking 12-18 months to get it in their hands.

As described in the Space data emergency network report Oceus indicates that more access points are needed to expand the network on the ground. The same will apply for this battlefield network, they will use aerostats, along with other assets, to fly the wifi access points(nodes).The warfighter will now have faster data right to the Samsung Note mounted on their chest via wifi. Imo this is one of the "multiple payloads" being tested on the Wasp, as well as the repeater radio. The more uses for the Wasp the better. Thanks Sami


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......."...Unlike the Wi-Fi and wireless systems which civilians use every day, the Jolted Tactics program establishes its own network. Two mobile cell towers in the form of Ford F-250s fitted with cellular systems aboard and a Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, which can disperse a secure cellular network for more than 40 miles while flying at several thousand feet, create an insular, secure cellular network which is not dependent on any civilian system.

"We don't create anything inside of our lab back in C4 [Command, Control, Communications and Computers] Assessments Division, Joint Staff J6," said Lt. Col. Scott Brooks, project lead and joint capability technology demonstration manager for the Joint Staff J6. "We work with commercial, off-the-shelf technology and partner with industry. We're an integrator that brings everything together for our warfighters."

Using off-the-shelf technology greatly decreases the amount of time it takes to get technology into the hands of the warfighter. From design to deployment, it used to take five years or more to field a piece of equipment. On Aug. 23, Jolted Tactics became a Joint Capability Technology Demonstration through the Office of the Secretary of Defense, which means Brooks has less than 24 months to field the program.

"Transition from testing to a program within the Army and Navy is actually scheduled for the next 12 to 18 months," Brooks continues. "They're excited to get the technology in their hands and start using it."

Read more: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/113548/military-tests-4g-lte-technology-during-bold-quest-132#.UyYdJLvD_VI#ixzz2wALcpxK0