Medium Altitude SIGINT Development - Medium Altitude

Abstract

(U) This project supports design studies, engineering analysis, non-recurring engineering, program management administration, and other efforts associated with the integration and modification of medium altitude platforms as required with SIGINT sensors and their associated air and ground components. This RDT&E effort integrates SIGINT capability on medium altitude platforms as required. The sensors will be capable of collecting technical data and geolocating signals of interest and providing sensor data to a workstation. The design effort will include the use of existing sensor suites to the maximum extent possible to minimize design costs and reduce development timelines. (U) Design efforts specific to 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 support efforts to develop 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 for medium altitude systems will also be initiated. 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.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2015
• Source ID: 675182_0304260F_7_3600_PB_2015

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Fields of Study

• Engineering

Readers

• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
• Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.