Project ARGUS

Autonomous RF Geolocation & Unified Sensing

System Overview

Project ARGUS is a field-deployed data acquisition platform designed for high-density wireless signal auditing and RF telemetry. Built on a Raspberry Pi 4 compute core, the rig provides a hardened, weather-resistant suite for capturing and geolocating spectral data in dynamic environments.

Project ARGUS internal build
Custom 3D-printed internal mounting trays within the hardened Apache case.

Systems Architecture

The platform utilizes a dual-interface networking strategy. An onboard Wi-Fi Access Point allows for secure, low-latency management access via SSH, ensuring that field operators can monitor system health without interfering with the primary capture interface.

Project ARGUS Network Topology
System architecture: Isolated management vs. capture interface.
  • Compute: Raspberry Pi 4 running Kali Linux / Kismet
  • Positioning: NEO-6M GPS Module for precision geotagging
  • RF Capture: USB High-Gain Wireless Adapter (Monitor Mode)
  • Mechanical: Custom 3D-printed mounting trays housed in a weather-resistant Apache case.

Project Results & Validation

To validate the performance of the ARGUS data acquisition pipeline, I contribute all captured telemetry to the WiGLE database. This provides independent verification of signal density and ensures my sensor calibration remains consistent with global network standards.

Verified WiGLE.net Stats
Verified data contribution stats via WiGLE.net.

Future Improvements: Multi-Modal Sensing

To evolve ARGUS into a comprehensive telemetry suite, I am currently architecting the following expansions:

  • ADS-B Sensing: Integrating an RTL-SDR module and 1090MHz bandpass filter to capture live aircraft transponder telemetry.
  • Bluetooth Auditing: Implementing dedicated BLE scanning modules to map localized personal area network (PAN) density alongside Wi-Fi signal environments.