Imaging and Targeting Support
Abstract
The purpose of the Imaging and Targeting Support (I&TS) project is to develop and demonstrate next-generation, persistent, wide area surveillance, aircraft avoidance, and common imagery reconnaissance sensor capabilities (radar and electro-optical systems), including sensor data processing, for multiple airborne platforms, as well as sensor products to aid in rapid targeting (geolocation models, sensor-based exploitation tools, sensor networking capabilities). Developmental efforts pursued are: improved sensor capabilities such as hyperspectral imagery (HSI), measurement and signature intelligence (MASINT), polarimetric imaging, ground moving target indication(GMTI), foliage penetration, and additional radar, electro-optical, and other modalities; increased geolocation accuracy; increased dismount detection capability; advanced sensor data correlation; automated target detection; network centric warfare; and other Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and associated Tasking, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TPED) 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 among developed systems by developing common standards and tools. The funds in this project, less Congressional adds and Quick Reaction Capabilities (QRCs), are distributed in priority order, as supported by the Challenging Targets Initial Capabilities Document and set by the GEOINT Capabilities Working Group, for the goal of building a comprehensive Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) capability for the USAF. On an annual basis, developmental technologies are reviewed against warfighter capabilities and requirements based on strategic roadmaps. 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. Activities also include studies and analysis to support both current program planning and execution and future program planning.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 674818_0305206F_7_3600_PB_2017
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