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SwRI developed this satellite
communications-based remote incident monitoring system to
provide response coordination and remote surveillance of
natural and man-made disasters in rural areas. |
Specific problems call for specific solutions, but when the most elegant
solution to a problem is beyond the budget and schedule requirements, consider
implementing a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) integrated solution. A COTS
solution, which may satisfy most of the system requirements, will use existing
technology and components to address different aspects of the problem.
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) engineers have experience working with many
technologies in new and innovative ways and helping clients analyze requirements
so they may decide if a COTS integrated solution will fulfill their
requirements.
SwRI engineers have extensive expertise with:
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Niche Application COTS
System Design
Engineers have developed hybrid network systems utilizing COTS wireless
components with various video compression and embedded / stand alone computer
platforms. These systems addressed complex requirements and have operated in
extremely harsh environments. Pictured at the right is the LifeLink™ system.
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Mobile Communication
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SwRI-developed LifeLink™ system, a hybrid network
system using COTS wireless components. |
Engineers have evaluated and critiqued advanced prototypes of Mobile IP
hardware appliances analyzing the protocols and making recommendations for
specific applications. In addition, they have researched advanced satellite,
cellular, and wireless Ethernet components and systems for mobile video
applications. They have investigated ways of extending field network coverage
utilizing various wireless components.
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SwRI engineers have evaluated and critiqued
advanced prototypes of Mobile IP hardware appliances analyzing the
protocols and making recommendations for specific applications. |
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If COTS solutions alone fail to meet client
requirements, SwRI provides a seamless integration using custom
interfaces, software, and packaging. |
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Low-Cost Video Distribution
System Design
Several factors affect the constraints
placed upon network and system design.
Utilizing COTS technology helps to mitigate the design cost. In addition,
careful selection of components can maximize the benefits of the video that is
distributed across the network. SwRI engineers have experience designing low
cost video distribution networks, compromising as little as possible on
transport performance and video quality.
Examples of Network System COTS Design Projects
For more information about our network system COTS design capabilities, or
how you can contract with SwRI, please contact
Mark
Moczygemba at
mmoczygemba@swri.org or (210) 522-3463.
communications.swri.org |
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Contact Information |
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Mark Moczygemba
Communications and Embedded Systems
(210) 522-3463
mmoczygemba@swri.org
communications.swri.org |
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Related Terminology |
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communication devices
communication networks
network system COTS design
communication systems
RF systems
commercial off-the-shelf system design
mobile communication research
COTS integration
video distribution system design
communications engineering |
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Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®), headquartered
in San Antonio, Texas, is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied
engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with
11
technical divisions.
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