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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (MILCOM, Booth #931) -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) researchers will present five papers that address challenges and solutions related to network-centric battlespace communications during MILCOM 2008, the premier military communications conference being held November 17-19 at the San Diego Convention Center. Topics, authors and presenters are as follows: -- "Available User Information Rate Capacities in Battlespace Network Centric Sensor Operations" The paper describes the delivery of timely warfighter information using Internet Protocols across various communications networks and discusses major aspects of a reliable Network-Centric Operations communications system, as well as performance of required network elements. The paper is co-authored by Dr. Jerry Brand, who will present the paper, and Bob Bach. -- "The Use of a Standard Backplane in a Modular Satellite Communications Terminal Architecture" The paper describes the use of a common or standard backplane architecture to provide a more useable and reusable reference model for modular satellite communications terminals. The paper also delves into a reference architecture's backplane formation from multiple perspectives, such as suggested hardware and software module features that facilitate re-usability as well as interoperability; and discusses an open system approach that makes it easy to add capabilities. It is co-authored by Dr. Jerry Brand, who will present the paper, and Vlad Kowaliwskyj. -- "A Comparison of FDD and TDD/TDMA Architectures for Airborne Backbone Network Traffic" The paper addresses the design and development of high-capacity, airborne, backbone IP networks to extend the DoD's Global Information Grid into the tactical battlespace. The paper presents the architecture of general and airborne backbone networks through discrete event simulation methods. A network composed of FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) links is quantitatively compared to a network composed of TDD (Time Division Duplex) links. The paper is co-authored by Dr. Stanley Adams, Dr. Bibb Cain, Pete Griessler, and Keith Olds. Olds is chief systems architect for Battlespace Networking at Harris and will present the paper. -- "Dynamic Rejection of Multiple Co-site interferers through Wideband RF Photonic Notch Filter" The paper presents an optical technique to mitigate interfering signals by generating nulls at specific frequencies, using a dual-output Mach-Zehnder modulator, optical delay, and balanced detectors. The paper demonstrates the nulling of interfering signals by over 40 dB without attenuating the signal of interest. The paper is co-authored by Dr. Charles Middleton, who will present the paper, and Dr. Richard DeSalvo. -- Dr. Vince Kovarik will present a classified paper that discusses a specific application for Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA)-enabled tactical handheld radios. The paper was co-authored by Dr. Kovarik and Dr. DeSalvo. The five Harris technical papers being presented at MILCOM 2008 can be found at http://www.milcom.org/ . "Harris continues to focus the talents and experience of its engineers and scientists on the development of technologies and products that solve the warfighter's need for assured and interoperable communications," said Wes Covell, president of Harris Defense Programs. "These papers delve into the newest and most innovative approaches to solving the communications challenges facing our military." Harris Defense Programs develops, supplies, and integrates communications and information processing products, systems, and networks for a diverse base of aerospace, terrestrial and maritime applications supporting U.S. Department of Defense missions. Harris is committed to delivering leading-edge technologies that support the military's ongoing transformation to network-centric communications. About Harris Corporation Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of $5.4 billion and 16,500 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(R) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/ . DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, Harris Government Communications Systems, +1-321-727-6514, ; Jim Burke, Harris Corporation, +1-321-727-9131, ; Marc Raimondi, Harris Corporation- Washington, D.C., +1-202-729-3732, Web site: http://www.harris.com/ http://www.milcom.org/

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