A reconfiguration of mobile clustering architecture for enhanced and reliable small unit computing

This paper presents a distributed architectural approach to enable robust mobile computing for squad-sized elements. The architecture of each soldierpsilas computer employs an array of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) with embedded processors to function as individual nodes that collectively comprise the mobile cluster configuration each soldier wears. Each node allows hardware reconfiguration to perform specific tasks, such as GPS tracking, wireless communication and video transmission. The robustness of these multi-FPGA hardware clusters allows the mobile platform to perform all the tasks of a traditional mobile computer with two significant advantages: fewer hardware peripherals and preservation of functionality even while portions of the cluster are partially or permanently damaged.