ACCORD - Automatic reconfigurable radio for dual-use

The following paper presents the ACCORD project which is aimed at specifying a complete platform capable of generating innovative terminals able to automatically reconfigure seamless switching between different air interfaces and relevant protocols. The ACCORD solution is a new concept comprising a platform for a family of terminals, which can be easily deployed according to the air interfaces and protocols supported. This truly innovative approach is based on three main features. Firstly a Smart router which provides seamless vertical handover by selecting the most appropriate network based on a Quality of Service policy. Secondly a Hybrid terminal on which both satellite and terrestrial waveforms are present. Lastly a Common Interface which manages the satellite and terrestrial air interfaces and their protocols using a fully Software-Defined Radio approach.