Marine Ground-Air Radar

Abstract

The Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) is a multi-role, ground-based, expeditionary radar that replaces five legacy radar systems for the Marine Air Ground Task Force. It satisfies the Marine Air Command and Control System (G/ATOR Block 1) and the Ground Counter Fire/Counter Battery (G/ATOR Block 2) capabilities. The G/ATOR replaces the AN/TPS-63 and complements the AN/TPS-59 long range radar and will provide mobile, multi-functional, three-dimensional surveillance of air breathing targets, detection of cruise missiles and UAS, and the cueing of air defense weapons. The G/ATOR contributes to the extension of Sea Shield/Sea Strike by surveillance and detection of enemy air threats not seen by Navy sensors in the littorals by participating in a cooperative engagement network of sensors and shooters. G/ATOR enables Integrated Fire Control (IFC) and provides engage/fire on remote capability. G/ATOR surveillance coverage with IFC will provide unprecedented reach, volume, and precision in the execution of Operational Maneuver From The Sea, allowing Naval forces to project and sustain power deep inland. RDT&E funding decreases $9.616M throughout the total G/ATOR program from FY18 to FY19 with the completion of DT1C/OA, DT1D/OA and initiation of DT1E in FY18. Program Management support completely migrates from RDT&E to PMC funding as G/ATOR begins Full Rate Production in FY19. Additional funding was requested in FY19 to provide necessary system enhancements such as radar emplacement/displacement improvements and a Composite Tracking Network (CTN) interface for the GB2 mission profile.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2019
Source ID
9C89_0204460M_7_1319_PB_2019

Tags

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control

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