*SHORT/MEDUIM RANGE AIR DEFENSE RADAR: Engineering and Technical Support (IFF)
Abstract
The Short/Medium Range Air Defense Radar AN/TPS-63B is a two-dimensional, medium-range, medium altitude, transportable radar system which is doctrinally employed as a tactical gap-filler or as an early warning system for early deployment into the operational area. It has a 360-degree air surveillance capability at a range of 160 miles and complements the co-employed AN/TPS-59(V)3 three-dimensional, long-range, air surveillance radar system. The radar also provides a time-shared display of radar and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) data. The Short/Medium Range Air Defense Radar will develop engineering change proposals related to improved system performance with the specific purpose of meeting increased fleet operational requirements. AN/TPS-63 modifications and system improvements will be researched and analyzed to determine which complement existing components to preclude an expensive USMC investment in solid-state radar technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 97dd949a1dfdb35cafc735d837d63270