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. It also includes technical analysis, studies and assessments necessary to support the development and integration of future capabilities. 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. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Source ID
0207249F_7_3600_PB_2013
Change Summary Explanation
FY11 adjustments are Congressional General Reductions -$0.015 and SBIR for -.087 FY13 adjustments: -$2.272M reduction for higher Air Force Priorities.
Service Agency Name
Air Force

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Cryptography
  • Data Links
  • Laser Spots
  • Laser Target Designators
  • Market Research
  • Precision
  • Production
  • Target Acquisition
  • Targeting
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Video Data Links
  • Weapon Delivery
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy

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