Advanced Payload Develop & Spt (MIP)
Abstract
The Advanced Payloads Development project is a shared funding line between multiple Payload programs. These Payload programs support the Army's transformation by developing Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition (RSTA) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) payload systems for Brigade Combat Teams, Divisions, and Corps Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This is in accordance with Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) and Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) UAS priorities. Additionally, this Program Element (PE) supports Future Advanced Payloads for Army UAS systems. Small Tactical Radar - Lightweight (STARLite) ACAT III - Synthetic Aperture Radar/Moving Target Indicator (SAR/MTI) is a lightweight, high performance, all weather, multi-functional radar system for the Gray Eagle UAS. The STARLite system provides wide area, near real time RSTA capabilities. It operates throughout the UAS flight mission profile in adverse weather and through battlefield obscurants. The Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) mode generates quality images for the battlefield commander for detection, classification and location of stationary commercial wheeled vehicle-size targets. The MTI mode detects moving ground targets, to include man-sized detection, and provides location information and performs cross-cue with the Electro-Optic/Infrared (EO/IR) sensors. STARLite is increasing its software capabilities based on Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) results which will increase automation and upgrade to a common Graphical User Interface (GUI) to align with the Common Operating Environment (COE) requirement to enable Sensor Processing and Exploitation (SPE). The SPE software enhancements will improve performance, reduce operator workload and enhance operator effectiveness. Common Sensor Payload (CSP) - ACAT III - Electro Optical / Infrared / Laser Designator (EO/IR/LD) provides Standard Definition (SD) or High Definition (HD) Full Motion Video (FMV) in both the Electro Optical and Mid Wave IR spectrums. These systems provide day/night capability to collect and display continuous imagery and the ability to designate targets of interest for attack by laser guided precision weapons. It is the EO/IR/LD sensor for the Gray Eagle UAS which supports intelligence gathering, force applications, battlespace awareness, force protection, and net-centric operations across the battlefield to provide wide area, near real time RSTA capabilities. FY 2020 base dollars in the amount of $0.143M and OCO dollars in the amount of $34.1M will fund product improvements to enhance CSP lethality through enhanced Target Location Accuracy (TLA) and usability through Tactical Awareness Improvement (TAI). TLA provides validated, precision geolocation data for real-time targeting by coordinate-seeking weapons, reducing the kill chain timeline from minutes to seconds. TAI provides the warfighter enhanced situational awareness of the battlefield thru full spectrum imaging, aided target recognition, and simultaneous targeting.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 11A_0305204A_7_2040_PB_2020
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