RF signal capture & I/Q data recording

Obtain enhanced RF intelligence by recording signals of interest to support critical missions  

Overview

Effective RF signal analysis hinges on capturing and recording high-fidelity I/Q data. Operators can detect nuanced changes and unexpected transmissions by meticulously tracking and analyzing RF signals over time. This advanced capability is crucial for constructing detailed environmental profiles—such as patterns of life—critical for early warning systems and for maintaining an edge in dynamic operational environments. Real-time processing, including recording, exporting, and demodulating communications, equips operators with the tools to gain a strategic advantage. 

To dominate the spectrum, operators need a comprehensive toolkit capable of detecting and capturing signals and accurately geolocating them. This gives them a deeper understanding of the operational landscape, improving target identification and situational awareness. The benefits of around-the-clock recording and swift data streaming are integral to maintaining a continuous operational picture. Operators can amass a vast data archive through meticulous RF recording, offering unparalleled intelligence and strategic foresight in the electromagnetic domain. 

  • Capture & record up to 40GHz & 100MHz IBW 

  • 24/7 intelligence gathering 

  • Find low-power signals that would otherwise be hidden

  • Real-time analysis within terabytes of data

  • Record & analyze radios, radar, tactical data links, & jammers

  • Quickly assess performance & simulate lab & real-world scenarios

  • Stream in VITA-49 for demod

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How does high-fidelity RF recording enable spectrum dominance?

Watch to see how RF recording improves SIGINT and freedom of movement for multi-mission and multi-domain operations.

RF signal capture & I/Q data recording applications

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Signals analysis & SIGINT

Finding and recording signals of interest in high-fidelity maximizes the intelligence picture and allows operators to feed the intelligence cycle.  

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Electronic warfare

I/Q data provides the raw samples of the RF spectrum, which can be processed to reconstruct the original signal, extract intelligence, analyze threats, and develop countermeasures. 

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Border security monitoring

Border security forces must capture communication and radar signals, analyze them, put them into detection systems, and provide tactical units with reliable intelligence.   

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Research & development

R&D teams must capture and record the electromagnetic environment in the field and conduct in-depth analysis and playback in the lab. 

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Spectrum monitoring at spaceports

Open-ended signal detectors search for specific signals (including telemetry, video links, payload data transfer) rather than for individual drones—a more intelligent and effective approach to drone detection. 

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RF signal capture & I/Q data recording expertise

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Needle in the Spectrum Haystack

Extracting and classifying I/Q signals in the field.

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Learning center
Find & continuously record signals of interest in high-fidelity to maximize your intelligence picture & exploit the electromagnetic environment.
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See how to record, capture, and analyze RF data. Hunt for radar, low pulse, and other signals. Watch how to capture and stream (in VITA-49). Understand EMSO use cases.

LONG DURATION, WIDEBAND I/Q DATA RECORDING
REAL-TIME I/Q DATA CAPTURE  FOR ENHANCED INTELLIGENCE
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LONG DURATION, WIDEBAND I/Q DATA RECORDING

How a renowned R&D company recorded I/Q data in the field without bulky lab equipment.

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