Rajesh Uppal

Rajesh Uppal

  • Joined: January 29, 2016
  • Articles: 3634

Combating the Cosmos: Channel Coding for Satellite Constellations

channel coding

Advanced Error Correction Architectures for Reliable Communication in the Mega-Constellation Era Introduction: Reliability at Scale in the Constellation Age The rapid proliferation of satellite constellations is transforming space from a sparse, deterministic environment into a dense, dynamic, and highly contested…...

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Precision Under Pressure: The Strategic Rise of Test & Measurement in a Hyper-Connected World

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Introduction: Measurement as Strategic Infrastructure In the emerging digital-industrial order, precision is no longer a backend engineering function—it has become a strategic enabler of technological sovereignty, system trust, and operational dominance. As industries transition toward ultra-complex, software-defined, and AI-driven architectures,…...

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The New Lunar Frontier (2026 Update): Exploration, Resource Wars, and Settlement Technologies Fueling the Moon Rush

From Outpost to Settlement

Introduction: The Moon Becomes the Strategic High Ground The Moon is no longer merely a destination for scientific prestige—it is rapidly emerging as the next arena of geopolitical competition, industrial expansion, and strategic infrastructure development. Between 2025 and 2026, global…...

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Satellite Constellations: A New Architecture for Space

LEO networks

Introduction: The Rise of Constellation-Centric Space Architecture Satellite constellations—large, coordinated networks of satellites operating across multiple orbital planes—are rapidly redefining the architecture of space systems. Unlike traditional single-satellite missions designed for isolated functions, constellations operate as distributed, cooperative networks that…...

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From Reactive to Predictive: Redefining Sustainment for the Battlefield of 2030

army network

Introduction: Logistics at Machine Speed “Amateurs talk tactics; professionals talk logistics.” The enduring insight attributed to Robert H. Barrow has never carried greater urgency than it does today. On the emerging battlefield of 2030, sustainment is no longer a rear-echelon…...

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The Army’s Unified Network: Building the Digital Backbone for Multi-Domain Operations

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Introduction: From Network Modernization to Warfighting Advantage The future battlefield will not be defined by platforms alone, but by the speed, resilience, and intelligence of the networks that connect them. For the U.S. Army, the shift toward Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)…...

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Beyond Vision: How EO/IR, SAR, EW Payloads and Sensor Fusion Are Redefining UAV Combat Power (2026 Update)

UAV sensor payload

Introduction: The Drone Is No Longer the Weapon—Its Payload Is The global UAV market is entering a new phase in which airframes are increasingly commoditized, while payloads are becoming the decisive source of combat advantage. Endurance, range, stealth shaping, and…...

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Illuminating Precision: Optical Tweezers and the Strategic Control of the Microscopic Domain

optical tweezer

Introduction: From Laboratory Curiosity to Strategic Instrument Optical tweezers have evolved from an elegant scientific experiment into a powerful instrument that is reshaping how humanity interacts with the microscopic world. In an era increasingly defined by biotechnology, nanotechnology, and precision…...

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Unlocking the Potential of Optical Frequency Combs: A Revolution in Precision Measurement

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Introduction: Precision as a Strategic Capability in the Optical Domain In the emerging landscape of advanced technologies, precision is no longer a scientific luxury—it is a strategic enabler. From quantum systems and autonomous platforms to next-generation communications and sensing, the…...

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AI-Enabled Intelligent Satellite Networks: Transforming Space Communications for the 6G Era

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From Ground-Reliant Operations to Autonomous, Cognitive Constellations Executive Summary Satellite communications are undergoing a structural transformation driven by the convergence of artificial intelligence, software-defined architectures, cloud-native space systems, and multi-orbit network integration. Traditional satellite systems—historically characterized by fixed-function payloads, ground-centric…...

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