Spectrum monitoring for distributed networks in hostile environments
ProductJuly 18, 2016
The RFeye Node 20-6 from CRFS is a spectrum-monitoring system designed for remote deployment in distributed networks, both indoors and outdoors, including in hostile environments. The system is packaged in a compact, rugged, and weatherproof housing that has been optimized to meet size, w...
The RFeye Node 20-6 from CRFS is a spectrum-monitoring system designed for remote deployment in distributed networks, both indoors and outdoors, including in hostile environments. The system is packaged in a compact, rugged, and weatherproof housing that has been optimized to meet size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements. The Node’s architecture is capable of supporting multiple concurrent tasks and missions, including International Telecommunications Union (ITU)-compliant measurements. Timing and synchronization features enable correlation of data between multiple nodes for accurate direction-finding and geolocation of target signals using angle of arrival (AOA), time difference of arrival (TDOA), and power on arrival (POA) techniques.
The Node 20-6 is available with optional onboard solid-state drive for logging of very large data sets. Frequency ranges from 10 MHz to 6 GHz for real-time spectrum monitoring, with up to 20 MHz instantaneous bandwidth. Features of the system include 15 W of typical power, an embedded Linux system, RFeye system software, GbE, wireless modem and GPS, USB disk or internal SSD option, and power over Ethernet or local power supply unit (PSU). A ruggedized version carries optional IP67 covers.
