Medium Altitude SIGINT Development - Medium Altitude
Abstract
(U) This project supports design studies, engineering analysis, non-recurring engineering, and other efforts associated with the integration and modification of the MQ-1/MQ-9 and other medium altitude platforms as required with SIGINT sensors and their associated air and ground components. This RDT&E effort integrates SIGINT capability on to the MQ-1/MQ-9 and other platforms as required. The sensors shall be capable of collecting technical data and geolocating signals of interest and providing sensor data to a workstation. The integration effort shall include the use of existing sensor suites to the maximum extent possible to minimize design costs and reduce development time lines. (U) Design efforts specific to the Predator or Reaper and other medium altitude systems may include, but not be limited to, antennas, electromagnetic interference reduction, encryption techniques, and changes to the aircraft, ground station, data link, and simulator necessary to accommodate a SIGINT payload and its data throughput. Funding will begin efforts on antennas, receivers, processors, software development, aircraft integration and ground station upgrades to allow a persistent reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting, and acquisition capability against mission specific threats. Development of a networked capability to other SIGINT platforms will also be initiated. In accordance with an evolutionary acquisition strategy, a series of Airborne Signals Intelligence Payload (ASIP) 2C capability improvements are continuing development in FY13 and FY14. These upgrades are designed to exploit signals of interest identified as service priorities by the Air Force SIGINT Capabilities Working Group (SCWG). These development activities will continue through future years, to include but not be limited to, integrating capabilities developed under separate efforts. (U) This project provides the warfighter with near term increased combat capability. Enhancements are implemented as soon as technology and risk achieve satisfactory levels and exploit signals of interest identified as Service priorities by the AF SCWG. FY14 funds will continue to develop and integrate the ASIP 2C sensor on the MQ-9 containing an enhanced signal set. Blue Moon development efforts began in FY11. (U) This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 675182_0304260F_7_3600_PB_2014
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