Reconfigurable Aperture Precision Targeting Radar (RAPTR) for Vehicle and Dismount Exploitation Radar (VADER) (RADER)
Abstract
The current RADAR sensor (VADER) on Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System (EMARSS-V) was designed for counterinsurgency operations limiting the effectiveness against near-peer threats. This effort will mature wide-band, multi-function RF, aperture technology developed under Army Science and Technology (S&T) to deliver an advanced payload that significantly increases range, accuracy and survivability of current airborne surveillance radar systems. This effort will integrate an advanced payload into a digital radar pod to address performance deficiencies related to Multi-Domain Operations, address sustainability, and provide performance growth across all synthetic aperture radar (SAR) / moving target indication (MTI) capabilities. The additional RAPTR capabilities will make EMARSS-V more effective in Multi-Domain Operations extending the platforms relevance to support future missions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 651f42428f66b7db4c93589dd0a175a8