In this chapter, we discuss the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) issues that must be addressed and understood as part of the development of a futuristic intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance concept utilizing Distributed and Layered Sensing waveform diverse systems. These systems involve the innovative integration of cutting edge technologies such as: knowledge-based signal processing, robotics, wireless networking, waveform diversity, the semantic web, advanced computer architectures, and supporting software languages. This concept is projected as an autonomous constellation of air, space, and ground vehicles that would offer a robust paradigm to build toward future deployments. The goal is to develop waveform-time-space adaptive processing algorithms for distributed apertures that could reduce EMC issues.

Inspec keywords: distributed sensors; surveillance; space-time adaptive processing; search radar; waveform analysis; electromagnetic compatibility

Other keywords: EMC; layered sensing waveform diverse systems; reconnaissance concept; futuristic intelligence; distributed apertures; innovative integration; surveillance; electromagnetic compatibility; robust paradigm; autonomous constellation; waveform-time-space adaptive processing algorithms; cutting edge technology; distributed sensing waveform diverse systems

Subjects: Radar and radiowave systems (military and defence); Optical systems (military and defence); Mathematical analysis; Sensors and transducers (military and defence); Sensing devices and transducers; Electromagnetic compatibility and interference; Radar equipment, systems and applications