Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar System (G/ATOR) Block 4
Abstract
G/ATOR is multi-role, ground-based, expeditionary radar that replaces five legacy radar systems for the Marine Air Ground Task Force. It satisfies the Marine Air Command and Control System and the Ground Counter Fire/ Counter Battery capabilities. The G/ATOR replaces the AN/TPS-63 and complements the AN/TPS-59 long range radar and will provide mobile, multi-functional, three-dimensional surveillance of air breathing targets, detection of cruise missiles and Unmanned Arial Systems (UAS), and the cueing of air defense weapons. The G/ATOR contributes to the extension of Sea Shield/Sea Strike by surveillance and detection of enemy air threats not seen by Navy sensors in the littorals by participating in a cooperative engagement network of sensors and shooters; G/ATOR enables integrated fire control (IFC) and provides engage/fire on remote capability. G/ATOR surveillance coverage with IFC will provide unprecedented reach, volume and precision in the execution of Operational Maneuver From The Sea allowing Naval forces to project and sustain power deep inland. G/ATOR Block 4, scheduled for an Initial Operating Capability in 2QFY19, will add military air traffic control functionality, development of Mode 5/S capability, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight certification requirements, and the ability to integrate with AN/TPN-31(V) Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System (ATNAVICS) for Precision Approach Radar. This increment of G/ATOR replaces the Marine Corps' AN/TPS-73 radar and the Airport Surveillance Radar portion of the ATNAVICS also known as Air Surveillance and Precision Approach Radar Control System (ASPARCS).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 3760565309bf4983131b75a2f7ad4408
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