Advanced Aerospace Sensors
Abstract
Divided into three broad project areas, this program develops technologies to enable the continued superiority of sensors from aerospace platforms. The first project develops and demonstrates advanced technologies for electro-optical sensors, radar sensors and electronic counter-countermeasures, and components and algorithms. The second project develops and demonstrates radio frequency and electro-optical sensors for detecting, locating, and targeting airborne, fixed, and time-critical mobile ground targets obscured by natural or man-made means. The third project develops and demonstrates space sensor technologies including radio-frequency sensors; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance sensors; electro-optical sensors; laser warning sensors; targeting and attack radar sensors; and electronic counter-countermeasures and communications. Together, the projects in this program develop the means to find, fix, target, track, and engage air and ground targets anytime, anywhere, and in any weather. This program is in Budget Activity 3, Advanced Technology Development, since it develops and demonstrates technologies for existing system upgrades and/or new sensor and electronic combat system developments that have military utility and address warfighter needs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 0603203F_3_3600_PB_2011
- Change Summary Explanation
- Note: In FY 2010, Congress added $1.6 million for Reconfigurable Secure Computing Technologies. The FY 2010 President's Budget submittal did not reflect FY 2011 through FY 2015 funding. A detailed explanation of changes between the two budget positions is not provided because it cannot be made in a relevant manner. C. Performance Metrics Under Development.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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