From The Editor

31. AOC’s 60th International Symposium & Convention: An Event Worth Crowing About 11/21/2023

    The Annual AOC International Symposium & Convention is the leading event for electronic warfare, electromagnetic spectrum operations, cyber-electromagnetic activities, and information operations professionals worldwide. Let’s take a look at what to expect from this, the 60^th edition of the event.

32. Why Bugs, Golf, And Gavrilo Princip Could Be Why We Have Satellite Constellations 11/15/2023

    Satellite constellations are being planned and launched by various companies to capitalize on the increase in commercial investment in LEO. In addition, the DoD is planning to launch satellite constellations to enhance the resilience of their satellite missions against interference and attacks from adversaries. So, what exactly is a satellite constellation?

33. The Power Of Private 5G Networks 11/13/2023

    Private 5G networks provide faster speeds, higher capacity, greater reliability, and improved security than public 5G networks. They also can allow customers to scale their cellular wireless services quicker than before. So, what’s not to love?

34. 10 Considerations When Using Additive Manufacturing To Create Passive RF Components 11/9/2023

    Engineers have started adopting additive manufacturing techniques to fabricate RF components. As a result, they are now able to customize components for better performance and system-wide efficiency, thanks to the increased flexibility that additive manufacturing provides.

35. 11 Things You May Not Know About EM Simulation Software 11/2/2023

    Electromagnetic simulation is an advanced method to assess and analyze the performance of electromechanical devices and systems. Electromagnetic simulation software plays a key role in the process by modeling and analyzing the behavior of electromagnetic fields and wave propagation in various physical structures and devices.

36. CubeSats: Sending Paperweight-Sized Satellites To Space 11/1/2023

    CubeSats – small, low-cost satellites – can be used for many purposes, from monitoring environmental changes to detecting and assessing disasters and more. For around $7,500 you can own one of these picosatellites and, for another $40,000 or so, hitch a ride on a rocket and conduct experiments in space!

37. Are We Ever Going To Have Commercially Available Self-Driving Cars 10/25/2023

    Ask 100 people when self-driving cars are going to be commercially available and you’ll most likely get 100 different answers. Here, we throw our hat into the ring and I all but guarantee you the answer will be less than satisfying.

38. I’m Going As A Nobel Prize Winner For Halloween 10/20/2023

    This year’s batch of Nobel Laureates all seem to be fine scientists, researchers, authors, and leaders who don’t seem to have anything to do with Halloween. But don’t worry, we found some past award winners who do!

39. Semiconductors At A Crossroads: Silicon, GaN, Or Something Else? 10/18/2023

    ​GaN is a semiconductor material with several advantages, including energy efficiency, smaller system sizes, and high-temperature operation. However, GaN faces challenges like manufacturing complexity and material defects. Will it replace silicon? Or is there a dark horse out there, waiting to knock them both off?

40. The Dieppe Raid And What It Taught Us About Jamming 10/16/2023

    A disastrous amphibious raid at Dieppe on the northeastern coast of Normandy in August 1942 taught Allied leaders what not to do on D-Day. Lessons learned from the failed raid are still shaping military decisions today.