JUPITER™ Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Services
In electronic warfare (EW), speed and efficiency are critical to every mission. Managing threats and coordinating attacks across the electromagnetic spectrum requires constant adaptation and innovation. To meet the demands of this new era – dominated by artificial intelligence and advanced computing – Southwest Research Institute has developed the Joint Universal Platform for the Implementation of Targeted EMSO Responses™ (JUPITER™).
Interoperable EMSO for Complex Electronic Battlefields
JUPITER is a suite of electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) solutions that enable advanced electronic support (ES) and electronic attack (EA) while promoting rapid mission adaptation and strong alignment with U.S. DOD interoperability initiatives. JUPITER builds on more than 35 years of SwRI’s experience developing electronic warfare solutions at our Warner Robins, Georgia, office near Robins Air Force Base. Visit Electronic Warfare Systems & Solutions to learn more.
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Electronic Support (ES) |
Electronic Attack (EA) |
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SwRI’s Adaptive Threat Environment Acquisition™ (ATHENA™) is an electronic support solution with robust capabilities.
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SwRI’s electronic attack technique generators deny and confuse adversaries utilizing the open systems for rapid deployment.
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Heterogeneous Open Computing Architecture (HOCA)
The Heterogeneous Open Computing Architecture (HOCA) is a standardized framework for unifying how Electronic Warfare (EW) systems program, coordinate, and delegate tasks across diverse computing modules. It provides an open, common scripting environment using languages such as C++ and Python, supports automated resource management, and auto-generates software interfaces for custom components. By leveraging open-source compilers, enabling dynamic scripting, and accelerating rapid prototyping, HOCA streamlines development while improving flexibility and interoperability across heterogeneous processing elements.
Diagram: SwRI’s Heterogeneous Open Computing Architecture (HOCA) framework unifies electronic warfare systems software.
JUPITER Frequently Asked Questions
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What are Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations? |
EMSO, or electromagnetic spectrum operations, encompass the tactics and technologies used to control and manage the electromagnetic spectrum for electronic warfare applications. Key components include electronic attack, electronic support and electronic protection. |
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How does electronic warfare happen on the electromagnetic spectrum? |
Electronics, radar, wireless communications and optical systems transmit information through electromagnetic radiation (ER). The electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) is comprised of different categories of radiation, or bands, such as radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet light, x-rays and gamma rays. EW systems use directed energy to control the spectrum in offensive or defensive operations. |
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How does JUPITER support open systems EMSO for U.S. warfighters? |
JUPITER is a platform-agnostic EMSO suite that supports hardware, firmware and software components, featuring a scalable and configurable chassis. SwRI built the largely government-owned, integrated solution to align with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA)™ and Big Iron technologies. It offers a low-cost upgrade path, reduced life-cycle cost, and elimination of vendor lock, while addressing current and future diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages (DMSMS). |
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What are JUPITER’s core EMSO capabilities and EW features? |
JUPITER encompasses EW technologies focused on three core EMSO offerings – electronic support, electronic attack and open computing architecture. The ATHENA electronic support solution uses multi-band receivers to detect and analyze signals for situational awareness. SwRI’s electronic attack tools – GAIA, LOOPER, NIGHTJAR and NGHOST – offer attack, denial, jamming and other capabilities. JUPITER’s Heterogeneous Open Computing Architecture (HOCA) coordinates tasks across diverse compute modules. |
