Integrated Sensor IS Structure
Abstract
The Integrated Sensor Is Structure (ISIS) Program intended to develop a radar fully integrated into a station-keeping stratospheric airship. ISIS intended to support the nation's need for persistent wide-area surveillance, tracking, and engagement of time-critical air and ground targets. Automated surveillance and tracking objectives included air targets to the radar horizon of 600 km and all ground targets to a range of 300 km. The radar aperture also intended to provide track data directly to users in-theater. The objective system was planned to launch from CONUS locations with a multi-year operational life. DARPA funded development of the prototype in FY09-12. Air Force contributed funding from FY10-FY14 to this joint DARPA/Air Force project. This project included completion of the designs for the radar, propulsion, power systems, and the airframe, but was focused on demonstrating the ability to manufacture and demonstrate performance objectives of the radar and material objectives of the airship. The radar element and airship materials demonstrations will be completed in FY2015, using prior year funding. Funds also covered studies and analysis to support current program planning and execution and future program planning.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 675372_0305205F_7_3600_PB_2016
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