Applications of SDR in the Information Support Force
SDR promotes cloud-network collaboration and cyber-information integration, enabling the construction of a rapidly reconfigurable and mission-adaptive cyber-information system. This effectively supports information sharing and data fusion in cross-domain joint operations and facilitates rapid OODA (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) loop closure.
(1) Integrated Cyber-Information System Design
Equipment such as battlefield cloud-network vehicles and space-ground networking vehicles used by the Information Support Force must operate across different frequency bands and communication protocols. Software-Defined Radio (SDR) technology enables multi-band, multi-mode communication capabilities, allowing these systems to dynamically switch between frequency bands based on mission requirements. This enhances cyber-information synergy and supports the establishment of a dynamic and resilient cyber-information architecture tailored to command and control operations, ensuring seamless transmission of critical information.
(2) Rapid Reconfiguration and Mission Adaptability
The equipment of the Information Support Force must possess rapid response capabilities. The flexibility and reconfigurability of SDR technology meet this need. When mission requirements or battlefield conditions change, new waveforms, protocols, and algorithms can be loaded via software to quickly reconfigure the equipment’s functions. This enables seamless transitions between communication support, electronic warfare, and reconnaissance missions, significantly enhancing the adaptability and operational efficiency of the systems.
(3) Enhanced Data Processing and Fusion
SDR technology, deeply integrated with AI, significantly improves data processing and fusion capabilities. Leveraging its wide-band programmability, SDR flexibly accesses multi-source heterogeneous data, providing AI with comprehensive raw data. AI, in turn, employs intelligent algorithms to clean data, extract features, and perform correlation matching, transforming fragmented information into a holistic battlefield picture. This enables the rapid discovery of hidden relationships and provides real-time, accurate support for command decision-making. Consequently, the Information Support Force evolves toward proactive situational awareness empowerment, strengthening its role in supporting joint operations.
