Cross Layer Spectrum Aware Cognitive Control Plane and Intelligent Routing Engine (CLAIRE)
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The Cross Layer Spectrum Aware Cognitive Control Plane and Intelligent Routing Engine (CLAIRE) project, under solicitation NASA-SBIR-154788, is a small business set-aside initiative designed to enhance mission science data return and network resilience for NASA. The CLAIRE solution implements a protocol-agnostic cognitive control plane that provides spectrum and network situational awareness, enabling link-layer optimization and mission-aware packet forwarding. By utilizing cross-layer sensing and Dynamic Spectrum Access, the system can map service packets to appropriate bands such as UHF, X-Band, and Ka-Band to mitigate interference and manage congestion without requiring changes to existing communication protocol stacks. The technology leverages Direct Digital Transceiver (DDTRX) and machine learning to detect interference and is compatible with 3GPP 4G/5G, IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi, and the NASA CCSDS Bundle Protocol. During Phase II-E, the project focuses on maturing the system for mission readiness by porting CLAIRE to HDTN and integrating it into the Glenn Research Cognitive Radio Testbed in Cleveland. Key deliverables include a series of technical reviews, such as the Systems Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, and Critical Design Review, as well as the delivery of source code in Matlab, C, and Python. The architecture is designed for broad applicability across terrestrial and space networks, including LEO, MEO, and GEO relays. Additionally, the combination of DDTRX with NVIDIA chipsets offers potential commercial applications for virtualized Radio Access Network solutions.
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Cleveland, MA, 44135, USASet-Aside
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Benefits: 1. CLAIRE creates Cognitive Control Plane while making no changes to NASA' s communications protocol stack. 2. CLAIRE enables spectrum situational awareness, cross-layer sensing and differential buffer backlog information exchange mechanism. 3. CLAIRE APP enables spectrum aware routing, service-oriented packet forwarding and Dynamic Spectrum Access during cases of interference. 4. CLAIRE adds autonomy, optimization and self-configuration to a deep space network. 5. APP-based architecture allows future upgrades as technology evolves. 1. CLAIRE Architecture and capabilities are applicable to ALL commercial Terrestrial (3G/ 4G/ 5G / Wi-Fi), Space (LEO/ MEO / GEO/ Relays / Gateways), Backhaul (Optical Fiber / Coax) Networks where a cognitive control plane is required. 2. Combination of DDTRX with NVIDIA Chipset can create a powerful UHF to Ka Band 5G virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) Solution which may be used commercially.
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