An Overview of Millimeter Wave Communications for Military Applications

  • A. S. Bains Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory, Dehradun
Keywords: Millimeter wave satellite systems, Milstar, Airborne systems, MMW transceivers

Abstract

The use of millimeter wave for Defence communications can offer a number of benefits to the user. Apart from the benefit of wider capacity, millimeter wave also offers ability to provide secure and survivable communication in the presence of enemy threats. In this paper, some of the important benefits for Defence communication are reviewed. An overview of millimeter wave military communication applications, technology development, present status and trends are also given.

Author Biography

A. S. Bains, Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory, Dehradun
Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory, Dehradun
Published
2013-01-01
How to Cite
Bains, A. (2013). An Overview of Millimeter Wave Communications for Military Applications. Defence Science Journal, 43(1), 27-36. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.43.4492

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