BMC2 Sensor Development
Abstract
Beginning in FY12, PE 0604238F funds the development of the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (3DELRR) which will replace the current legacy AN/TPS-75 radar. 3DELRR will be the principal USAF long-range, ground-based sensor for detecting, identifying, tracking, and reporting aircraft and missiles in support of the Joint Forces Air Component Commander (JFACC) through the Ground Theater Air Control System (GTACS). The primary mission of the 3DELRR will be to provide long-range surveillance, control of aircraft, theater ballistic missile detection, and Combat Identification (CID). The 3DELRR will respond to the operational need to detect and report highly maneuverable, small radar cross section targets to enable battlespace awareness while at the same time mitigating the reliability, maintainability, and sustainability issues plaguing the AN/TPS-75 radar system. The 3DELRR will provide air controllers with a precise, real-time air picture of sufficient quality to conduct close control of individual aircraft under a wide range of environmental and operational conditions. In the case of theater missile defense operations, the 3DELRR will have the capability to detect, track, and disseminate target information to respective command and control nodes, such as the Control and Reporting Center (CRC), for warning and engagement. Similarly, the joint targeting process will benefit from trajectory information provided by the 3DELRR, including launch and impact locations. Activities also include studies and analysis to support both current program planning and execution and future program planning. In FY10, PE 0604283F funded investigation and development improving Wide Area Surveillance (WAS) capabilities, such as the Multi Platform-Radar Technology Insertion Program (MP-RTIP) airborne sensors, to support potential platforms including, but not limited to, E-8C Joint STARS. Activities included risk reduction and technology maturation in areas such as improved Kill Chain performance (processing, exploitation, and dissemination of sensor data) and improved Surface/Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI), Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), and other radar modes. This also included installed air mode capabilities, electronic protection, technology refresh and assessment, antenna scaling/open architecture design, mode software development, and installed system performance assessments. FY10 was the last year MP-RTIP was funded in this PE. These programs are in Budget Activity 4, Advanced Component Development and Prototypes (ACD&P) because efforts are necessary to evaluate integrated technologies, representative modes or prototype systems in a high fidelity and realistic operating environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 0604283F_4_3600_PB_2012
- Change Summary Explanation
- In FY 2012, Project 6002, Three Dimensional Expeditionary Long Range Radar (3DELRR), efforts were transferred from PE 0207412F, Control and Reporting Center, BPAC 675294, Theater Air Control System Improvement - Radar, in order to provide this pre-Major Defense Acquisition Program its own Program Element.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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