Fundamentals in Communications Electronic Warfare

  • Overview
  • Course Content
  • Requirements & Materials
Overview

Fundamentals in Communications Electronic Warfare

Course Description

Gain an understanding of Electronic Warfare (EW) techniques against communications systems and learn how communication systems are affected by these EW threats in this three-day course. Through the study of communication technologies, signal processing, and EW techniques, students will develop the basic skills needed to assess, attack, and defend against modern communication vulnerabilities. These key skills include analyzing signals; understanding digital modulation techniques; and implementing effective EW support, attack, and protection strategies.

Course Content

Communications Fundamentals

  • Signal/Waveform Properties
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Cellular Fundamentals
  • Tactical Systems

EW Support (ES)

  • Identification Techniques
  • Geolocation
  • Modern Equipment Examples

Electronic Attack (EA)

  • Techniques
  • Modern Equipment Examples

Electronic Protect (EP)

  • Techniques with Hardware
  • Techniques with Waveforms
  • Network Layer Techniques
  • Policy and Tactical Techniques and Procedures (TTPs)

Future of Comms EW

  • AI/ML
  • Unmanned/Autonomous Platforms
  • Planned Tactical Systems

Quantum Communications

Requirements & Materials

Materials

Provided (student will receive):

Presentation material will be made available for download. 

Course Restrictions

This course is restricted to US citizens who are industrial and/or government employees and complete the Access Eligibility Form. Eligibility questions should be directed to 404-407-6661. Attendees must fax the Access Eligibility Form to 404-407-8691 or RShelp@gtri.gatech.edu

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for professionals in defense, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and electronic warfare, including engineers, analysts, and operators. It is designed for those looking to enhance their understanding of EW effects modern communications systems. A basic understanding of communication technologies is recommended, but the course is accessible to individuals with technical experience who want to deepen their EW expertise.

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What You Will Learn

  • Communications systems fundamentals and their vulnerabilities to electronic warfare (EW)
  • Analyses and applications of digital modulation, spread spectrum, and multiple access techniques in EW contexts
  • Practical knowledge of tactical communication systems and their EW implications
  • EW support, attack, and protection techniques specifically for communication systems
  • Signal processing, radio systems, and antenna design skills
  • Emerging EW technologies, including AI, machine learning, and quantum communications
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How You Will Benefit

  • Gain an awareness of current EW technologies
  • Understand the difference between communications EW and radar EW
  • Inform procurement and requirements generation
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