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The fifth-generation wireless communication technology, abbreviated “5G,” has the potential to transform communication systems. The 5G mobile network will deliver higher speeds, lower latency, increased reliability, more network capacity, and increased interconnectivity. With the deployment, modernization, and implementation of 5G technology into both preexisting and new systems, immense improvements are expected. In recent years, there has been exponential growth in investments and interest in 5G […]
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Tapan Patel
Mechanical Engineer, ERDC
Mr. Tapan Patel is a mechanical engineer at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), where he is responsible for leading research projects related to energy research and development for U.S. Department of Defense facilities. He performs research in cybersecurity for control systems, demonstration and validation of advanced metering equipment, and development of hardware/software prototypes.
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WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The U.S. Department of the Air Force has selected Howard University as the first historically black college or university to lead a university-affiliated research center. The center will be focused on tactical autonomy technology for military systems, and Howard University will receive $12 million per year for five years to fund research, faculty, and students. “Autonomous systems make our military faster, smarter […]
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