Radar System

Abstract

Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) (formerly known as the Multi-Role Radar System (MRRS)) is an expeditionary, 3-dimensional, high-mobility, multi-purpose wheeled vehicle, short/medium range multi-role radar designed to detect cruise missiles, air breathing targets, rockets, mortars, and artillery. MRRS and GWLR (Ground Weapons Locating Radar) merged into a single requirement/capability (G/ATOR) and will replace an aging fleet of single mission legacy radar systems. G/ATOR will support air defense, air surveillance, counter-battery/target acquisition, aviation radar tactical enhancements and the final evolution will also support the Air Traffic Control mission. (This project was funded under project C3099 prior to FY2010) Long Range Radar (AN/TPS-59(V)3) - is a three dimensional ground-based sensor that can detect and track long range Air Breathing Targets (ABT) at ranges of 300 nautical miles and Tactical Ballistic Missiles (TBM) at ranges of 400 nautical miles. The system is beset with increasing obsolescence and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) issues. The program will use a Post Production Support (PPS) contract to develop engineering changes to resolve DMS. A Product Improvement Program (PIP) will upgrade the system to enhance system capabilities and ensure continued viability against emerging threats. Family of Target Acquistion Systems (FTAS) - The FTAS provides the MAGTF the capability to locate, identify and attack enemy indirect fire weapons systems and observe and direct friendly artillery fire. The FTAS consists of the AN/TPQ-46 Firefinder radar, the AN/TPQ-48 Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar and the Target Processing Set. The FTAS is critical in the execution of counterfire and the integration of target acquisition information enabling attack by MAGTF assets. The FTAS also provides artillery firing units the ability to conduct artillery registration and other firendly fire missions. The FTAS encompasses the equipment required to support target acquisition within the target acquisition platoon and is resident in the headquarters battery of each artillery regiment. FY09-FY15 funds will be used to address engineering issues that arise due to DMS items within the Family of Target Acquisition Systems. Short/Medium Range Air Defense Radar (SHORAD) - The Short/Medium Range Air Defense Radar AN/TPS-63B is a two-dimensional, medium-range, medium altitude, transportable radar system which is doctrinally employed as a tactical gap-filler or as an early warning system for early deployment into the operational area. It has a 360-degree air surveillance capability at a range of 160 miles and complements the co-employed AN/TPS-59(V)3 three-dimensional, long-range, air surveillance radar system. The Short/Medium Range Air Defense Radar will develop engineering change proposals related to improved system performance with the specific purpose of meeting increased fleet operational requirements. AN/TPS-63 modifications and system improvements will be researched and analyzed to determine which complement existing components to preclude an expensive USMC investment in solid-state radar technology.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2011
• Source ID: 3099_0206313M_7_1319_PB_2011

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• Marksmanship and Weaponry.
• Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
• Radar Systems Engineering.