Target Augmentation and Auxiliary Systems (TA/AS)

Abstract

The Target Threat Simulation Program (TTSP) provides the payload equipment required to electronically enhance aerial/surface targets to provide threat representative Radio Frequency signatures, specifically the Electronic Attack and Threat Radar Emissions (Active Emitters). The TTSP accomplishes this by providing a collection of modules which are integrated into individual targets in various configurations to provide the ability to simulate the RF environment. Funding will support the continued development of the TTSP portfolio so that the Navy can keep pace with emerging enemy threats. Provides funding for the development of Target Control (TC) systems and Target Augmentation and Auxiliary Systems (TA/AS) capable of supporting Test and Evaluation (T&E) and fleet training activities to ensure emerging threat simulation requirements are met. Target Control Systems (TCS) involve the improved command and control systems capable of controlling multiple targets simultaneously while delivering adequate fidelity of T&E telemetry data. The TMSS program portfolio provides target control, scoring, location, and navigation of air, land and seaborne targets for fleet training and weapons systems test and evaluation. Funding also supports the design, development and qualification of TMSS including but not limited to the current and next generation TC systems, scalar scorers, scoring ground station, telemetry antennas, radar and locator beacons, identification friend or foe and associated test sets. Augmentation and auxiliary systems must be capable of augmenting targets in support of radar acquisition test, electronic countermeasures (jamming) evaluation, infrared measurement/test, radar cross section evaluation, decoy effectiveness, maneuver analysis, electronic warfare, warhead effectiveness and evaluation of fleet tactics, readiness, and training.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2024
Source ID
5364b74009502b0c24ae93af399b3fc9

Tags

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Microelectronics

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