Target Augmentation and Auxiliary Systems (TA/AS)
Abstract
Target Augmentation and Auxiliary Systems (TA/AS) is composed of the Target Threat Simulation Program (TTSP), Target Mission Support Systems (TMSS) and Target Control System (TCS). The Target Threat Simulation Program (TTSP) provides the payload equipment required to electronically enhance aerial/surface targets to provide threat representative Radio Frequency signatures, specifically the Electronic Attack and Threat Radar Emissions (Active Emitters). The TTSP accomplishes this by providing a collection of modules which are integrated into individual targets in various configurations to provide the ability to emulate threat RF seekers, radars and decoys. Funding will support the continued development of the TTSP portfolio so that the Navy can keep pace with emerging enemy threats. Provides funding for the development of Target Control (TC) systems and Target Augmentation and Auxiliary Systems (TA/AS) capable of supporting Test and Evaluation (T&E) and fleet training activities to ensure emerging threat simulation requirements are met. Target Control Systems (TCS) funding improves command and control systems capable of controlling multiple targets simultaneously while delivering adequate fidelity of T&E telemetry data. The TMSS program portfolio provides target control, scoring, location, and navigation of air, land and seaborne targets for fleet training and weapons systems test and evaluation. Funding also supports the design, development and qualification of TMSS including but not limited to the current and next generation TC systems, scalar scorers, scoring ground station, telemetry antennas, radar and locator beacons, identification friend or foe and associated test sets. Augmentation and auxiliary systems must be capable of augmenting targets in support of radar acquisition test, electronic countermeasures (jamming) evaluation, infrared measurement/test, radar cross section evaluation, decoy effectiveness, maneuver analysis, electronic warfare, warhead effectiveness and evaluation of fleet tactics, readiness, and training.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 0ed72b60973c27d9cbfa1f4640a6ca60