Imaging and Targeting Support
Abstract
The purpose of the Imaging and Targeting Support (I&TS) project is to develop, mature, demonstrate, and rapidly transition next-generation, persistent, wide area surveillance and common imagery reconnaissance sensor capabilities (active and passive systems), including sensor data processing, for multiple airborne platforms, as well as sensor products to aid in rapid targeting (e.g., eolocation models, sensor-based exploitation tools, sensor networking capabilities). Developmental efforts pursued include: improved sensor capabilities such as Hyperspectral Imagery (HSI), Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT), Polarimetric Imaging (PI), Ground and Dismount Moving target indicator (GMTI/ DMTI), maritime search/track, Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar, Foliage Penetration (FOPEN) and additional radar, Electro-Optical (EO), nuclear event detection, and other modalities; increased geolocation accuracy; increased dismount detection capability; advanced sensor data correlation; automated target detection/recognition; Artificial Intelligence (AI): Machine Learning (ML): network centric warfare; and other ISR and associated planning and direction; collection; processing and exploitation; analysis and production; and dissemination capabilities. These efforts are intended to reduce both target search and kill chain timelines as well as supporting traditional intelligence activities. This project will also increase interoperability by developing common standards (e.g. Open Mission Systems (OMS), Sensor Open System Architecture (SOSA), Common Open Architecture Reconnaissance Processor Standard (COARPS), AgilePod and data reduction) and interfaces. The funds in this project are distributed in priority order for the goal of building a comprehensive GEOINT/Multi-INT capability for the USAF. On an annual basis, developmental technologies are reviewed against warfighter capabilities and requirements based on strategic roadmaps and on the results of the Airborne Sensors for ISR Analysis of Alternatives, as prefaced in the Challenging Targets Initial Capabilities Document. Efforts advancing the technological maturity of promising sensors and processing capabilities are reviewed and prioritized into a recommended list for senior executive direction to implement in the coming year. The program office has the ability to initiate an I&TS project outside of the normal GCWG process to support rapid development, demonstration and/or acquisition of urgently needed capabilities. Traditional focus areas include, but are not limited to: development, demonstration, and rapid transition of common radar and EO sensors (Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Low Frequency SAR, antenna, Infrared (IR), Hyperspectral Imagery (HSI), Light Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) and their operational modes (high resolution imagery, Ground and Dismount Moving Target Indicator (GMTI/DMTI), persistent surveillance, wide area motion imagery, Spectral Identification) for multiple airborne platforms at all altitudes; development and demonstration of advanced tactical sensor and associated tasking, processing, exploitation, and dissemination processing algorithms and tools (automatic registration, automatic and assisted target detection, network centric warfare, etc); development of integrated multi-sensor capabilities to detect and identify obscured targets; development and implementation of standards (Common GMTI/DMTI, National Imagery Transmission Format; and monitoring and enhancement of Imagery Intelligence product quality (radar and EO/IR imagery, GMTI data, and spectral information) and timeliness throughout the image chain (from sensor to user); and development and integration of airborne sensors to support an open stems architecture pod capability. These efforts focus on reducing the find, fix and track elements of the time critical targeting kill-chain timeline while improving operator and decision-maker efficiency and effectiveness. Activities also include studies and analysis to support both current program planning and execution and future program planning. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver technology and sensor capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 0605826F, 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605830F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605898F, and 0605833F.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 644818_0604257F_4_3600_PB_2020
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