Pseudolite Synthetic Aperture Radar (PSAR)
Abstract
PSAR supports the National Defense Strategy's focus on command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR). PSAR will mature a small form-factor synthetic aperture radar (SAR) to provide all weather ISR from a high altitude (pseudolite) platform. The small, light, low power system will provide high ground resolution. The PSAR capability will be demonstrated on a high altitude long endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial system. In FY 2019, PSAR demonstrated prototypes on surrogate manned aircraft, completed integration of SAR prototypes on pseudolite aircraft, conducted technical and operational demonstrations and military utility assessment. PSAR will transition to U.S. Navy Program Executive Office, Space, and will close out in FY 2020.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 849e7a37e8fef23ec4da76201702d8d4