Gorgon Stare
Abstract
The Gorgon Stare system is a podded airborne sensor suite that provides city-sized wide area airborne surveillance and is integrated on specially-modified MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROC) approved Air Combat Command's recommendation to transition Gorgon Stare from a Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) to an Air Force Enduring Capability in November 2014. Gorgon Stare's requirements are documented in the Gorgon Stare Wide Area Airborne Sensor Capabilities Production Document (draft). Development efforts conducted with FY 2014 Congressionally-added RDT&E funds included system integration lab testing of Near Vertical Direction Finding (NVDF) with Gorgon Stare Increment 2 Wide Area Motion Imagery (WAMI) sensors. Funds spent on NVDF will provide a ramp for future airborne integration efforts as required. Development efforts conducted with FY 2015 Congressionally-added funds included efforts focused primarily on beyond line of sight in support of an Urgent Operational Need. Development efforts conducted with FY 2016 Congressionally-added funds continued development efforts associated with NVDF integration and furthered RDT&E efforts for persistent day and night WAMI capability. Activities also include studies and analysis to support both current program planning and execution as well as future program planning.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 675291_0305206F_7_3600_PB_2018