Airborne Reconnaissance Systems
Abstract
The purpose of Airborne Reconnaissance System (ARS) Program is to develop, mature, demonstrate, and rapidly transition next-generation, persistent, wide area surveillance and common imagery reconnaissance sensor capabilities (active and passive systems), including sensor data processing, for multiple airborne platforms, as well as sensor products to aid in rapid targeting (geolocation models, sensor based exploitation tools, sensor networking capabilities). It provides for modeling/simulation, training and systems engineering. This program also coordinates the development of common collection, processing, and dissemination solutions for near real time Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR). Airborne Sensors for ISR (ASI) efforts are set by the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Capabilities Working Group (GCWG), for the goal of building a comprehensive GEOINT capability for the USAF. On an annual basis, developmental technologies are reviewed against warfighter capabilities within the Challenging Targets Initial Capabilities Document and requirements based on strategic roadmaps and ASI efforts. Efforts advancing the technological maturity of promising sensors and processing capabilities are reviewed and prioritized into a recommended list for senior executive direction to implement in the coming year. ASARS 2B efforts include, but are not limited to, development, design, fabrication, integration, demonstration, test and transition of high altitude, deep look ISR radar. Activities also include studies and analysis to support both current program planning and execution and future program planning. This activity also funds Sensors Open Systems Architecture (SOSA), which coordinates the development of advanced technologies open architecture development for sensor modalities such as RADAR, SIGINT, EW, communications and EO/IR in support of multiple airborne reconnaissance platforms, both manned and unmanned. Funding in this activity also supports Detection Removal and Characterization Operation (DRACO) and Agile ISR, to develop a robust image quality improvement capability for airborne synthetic aperture radar products supporting multiple platforms at high, medium, and low altitudes. Additionally, funding covers GCWG Secretariat to manage GCWG planning, processes, and establish an Air Force GEOINT architecture. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver Airborne Reconnaissance Systems capabilities. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 0605826F, 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605830F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605898F, and 0605833F. As directed in the FY 2018 NDAA, Sec 825, amendment to PL 114-92 FY 2016 NDAA, Sec 828 Penalty for Cost Overruns, the FY 2018 Air Force penalty total is $14.373M. The calculated percentage reduction to each research, development, test and evaluation and procurement account will be allocated proportionally from all programs, projects, or activities under such account. 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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 0305206F_7_3600_PB_2020
- Change Summary Explanation
- In FY 2018, Gorgon Stare BPAC received a $15.0M Congressional add for Wide-Area Motion Imagery. In FY 2019, Gorgon Stare BPAC received a $10.0M Congressional add for Wide-Area Motion Imagery. In FY 2019, BPAC 674818 received a $10M Congressional add for Sensor Open Systems Architecture. In FY 2020, BPAC 676031, decrease of $95.482M, funds reallocated for higher Air Force priorities. In FY 2020, BPAC 674820, +$33.99M added to cover increased ASARS-2B requirement.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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