TADIRCM

Abstract

The Tactical Aircraft Directed Infrared Countermeasures (TADIRCM) system provides the war fighter with protection against surface and air-to-air missiles. This project looks at an advanced Infrared Countermeasure (IRCM) capability for USN/USMC rotary wing/tilt rotor assault aircraft against Infrared (IR) Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) and Surface-to-Air (SAM) threats. This project is divided into two components: 1) An advanced missile warning threat detection capability Joint and Allied Threat Awareness System (JATAS) and 2) An advanced IR countermeasure capability Assault Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM). JATAS will be the front end of an integrated survivability suite. It will require integration with the APR-39 or follow-on Radar Warning Receiver/EW integration bus, the ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System, and a number of joint and allied platforms. It will also provide advanced capabilities that require extensive testing & evaluation of IRCM techniques. New PU 3302 (JATAS) Joint and Allied Threat Awareness System was established to begin in FY11. Prior year efforts (FY08-FY10) were funded via PU 3040 (TADIRCM). This project unit includes $0.285 million for the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund (DAWDF).

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
3040_0604272N_4_1319_PB_2011

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

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