Precision Attack Systems

Abstract

Advanced Targeting Pods (ATPs) provide long-range target acquisition and expanded weapon delivery envelopes for greater aircraft survivability. ATPs feature an infrared (IR) sensor, charged coupled device television (CCD-TV), laser designator, eye-safe laser, laser spot tracker, infrared marker, and real-time video data link for connectivity with ground forces. As non-developmental items, the majority of improvements to ATPs are the result of investments made by industry Internal Research and Development (IRAD). In addition to operational flight program (OFP) development, this funding provides for the development and integration of capabilities which are either above the capabilities of the industrial base or that require accelerated development timelines in order to meet operational requirements. Data-linking is one such area where there is an identified gap between industrial capabilities and operational requirements. Additional development efforts will be structured to support the documented ATP requirements as well as urgent operational needs (UONs) as they become known. The Advanced Targeting Pod program is assigned budget activity (BA) code 07 because this developmental work upgrades an existing weapons system.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
0207249F_7_3600_PB_2011
Change Summary Explanation
The FY 2010 President's Budget submittal did not reflect FY 2011 through FY 2015 funding. Therefore, explanation of changes between the two budget positions cannot be made in a relevant manner
Service Agency Name
Air Force

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Cost Analysis
  • Costs
  • Data Links
  • Laser Spots
  • Laser Target Designators
  • Precision
  • Target Acquisition
  • Targeting
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Video Data Links
  • Weapon Delivery
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy

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