Sensor Development
Abstract
The Sensors Development project increases the range and collection capability, interoperability and processing of the Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar Systems (ASARS) through design, development, testing, and fielding efforts. The Sensors Development efforts advance the capability of ASARS for U-2 employment, and is a critical component for the multi-INT Next Generation Sensors, project 672001, efforts. ASARS-2B (front-end) & ASARS-2C (back-end) efforts provide critical advancements and risk reduction in SAR/Moving Target Indication capability to be implemented in the future multi-INT, platform agile capability that Next Generation Sensors will provide. The ASARS effort is a fifth generation, deep-look, high-altitude, ISR radar that is the foundation for the radar component of the Next Generation Sensors (NGS) family of systems as outlined in the AFROC approved ASARS-2C draft Capabilities Development Document (CDD). ASARS-2B (front-end) is the antenna and receiver exciter replacement. The ASARS-2C (back end) data processing efforts extend the ASARS-2B (front-end) radar capability using open architecture data processing and multi-platform integration. Open architecture improves performance and lowers cost by facilitating and enabling qualified third party software vendors to incorporate future multi-ISR capability to advance interoperability across joint operations. ASARS increases current capability and addresses National Defense Strategy Key Operational Problems and ISR Dominance flight plan. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver technology and sensor capabilities. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605831F.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 674820_0305206F_7_3600_PB_2023
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