Low-Cost Precision Intercept

Abstract

Low-Cost Precision Intercept supports the National Defense Strategy’s priority to develop a more lethal force. Initially funded in FY 2017, the project will demonstrate the viability of an ultra-low size, weight, power, and cost terminal guidance seeker paired with a small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) to provide a low-cost, long-range platform capable of close range intercept of sUAS threats. In FY 2018, this project integrated the prototype sensor onto a sUAS platform interceptor vehicle. Testing and experimentation demonstrated a tactically relevant autonomous encounter with a sUAS threat and explored various concepts of operation.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2020
Source ID
83fa54187db061d0319715f197d41cc8

Tags

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs

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