RQ-4 (Airborne SIGINT Development - Global Hawk

Abstract

(U) This project will cover the costs of integration for high altitude ISR for both manned and unmanned platforms. (U) This project supports sensor integration and test, flight test, design studies, engineering analysis and non-recurring engineering of the air and ground components for the High Altitude SIGINT sensors. Also identifies suitable replacements for components affected by diminishing manufacturing sources. This project provides the warfighter with a near-term, increased combat capability. Enhancements are implemented as soon as technology and risk achieve satisfactory levels. Capability improvements will be inserted into the sensor through individual development efforts that exploit signals of interest identified as service priorities by the Air Force SIGINT Capabilities Working Group Funding includes completion of developmental logistics tasks associated with the design, development, and integration of ASIP and the ASIP Depot standup; to include all 12 Product Support Elements. Additional requirements include the Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) Taskings which consists of design and development of support equipment, technical orders, training courses/aids/devices, and shipping containers common to ASIP for U-2 and Global Hawk. (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: 675184_0304260F_7_3600_PB_2014

Tags

Fields of Study

• Engineering

Readers

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

• Autonomy