NIJ FY08 Communications Technology Concept Paper Solicitation

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NIJ FY08 Communications Technology Concept Paper Solicitation: The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice and a component of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). NIJ provides objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to enhance the administration of justice and public safety. NIJ solicits proposals to inform its search for the knowledge and tools to guide policy and practice. NIJ is seeking applications to research, develop, and evaluate emerging communication technology solutions for criminal justice agencies. Specific areas of interest include: 1. Cellular detection, location, isolation and defeat. 2. Locator technologies for personnel and equipment assets. 3. Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology. 4. Cognitive radio technology. 5. In-building communications coverage technologies and related information. 6. Alternative, cost-effective technologies for interconnection of repeater sites for voice that also enable wireless data services. 7. Non terrestrial technologies (satellite and airborne). 8. Mobile hybrid technology for wireless broadband data (i.e., multiprotocol and multiband technology that seamlessly finds best route and operational band).