| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/R019517/1 |
| Title: |
Q-DOS light: Quantum key distribution for Drones with Optimal Size, weight and power |
| Principal Investigator: |
O'Brien, Professor D |
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Engineering Science |
| Organisation: |
University of Oxford |
| Scheme: |
Technology Programme |
| Starts: |
01 November 2017 |
Ends: |
30 April 2019 |
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201,856
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The use of air and space platforms such as drones and satellites is becoming routine in civil, government and defence applications. Security of information is of great importance in such applications. As the radio frequency spectrum is
overallocated, end users are turning to free-space optical communications for increased data rates. Project Q-DOS light (Quantum key distribution for Drones with Optimal Size weight and power) aims to solve the problem by delivering a compact optical communications system with quantum encryption for airborne platforms for hyper-secure data transfer. The high-speed link will utilise Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) to transmit encrypted messages, and monitor for interception of the link via an eavesdropping detection feature. The system will be demonstrated whilst being flown on a small drone (under 7kg) and meet very challenging Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) constraints. Q-DOS light partners represent the whole spectrum of the value chain that will deliver a unique solution to the UK and global industries.
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http://www.ox.ac.uk |