Pseudolite Synthetic Aperture Radar (PSAR)

Abstract

FY 2017 new start. PSAR will develop a small form-factor synthetic aperture radar (SAR) to provide all weather intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) from a high altitude (pseudolite) platform. The system will provide high ground resolution, while minimizing size, weight (7 pounds objective) and power (less than 200 watts objective). The capability will be demonstrated on the high altitude long endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial system (UAS), a surrogate pseudolite to be loaned by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense (UK MoD). In FY 2017, PSAR designed and fabricated antennas and power amplifiers for two SAR prototypes.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2019
Source ID
2eb9e769e048a6cdc82452515213b2d3

Tags

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs

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