Integrated Sensor Is Structure (ISIS)
Abstract
The joint DARPA/Air Force Integrated Sensor Is Structure (ISIS) program performed technology risk reduction to support prospective future development of a stratospheric airship containing a radar of unprecedented dimensions that will address the nation's need for persistent wide-area surveillance, tracking, and engagement of time-critical air and ground targets. The ISIS risk-reduction effort melded next-generation technologies for lightweight antenna apertures and components and lightweight multi-purpose structures. The ISIS technology concept goal was to provide greater than ninety percent on-station 24/7/365 availability for simultaneous Airborne Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) (600 kilometers) and Ground-Based Moving Target Indicator (GMTI); greater than five years of autonomous, unmanned flight; in-theater communications links; and CONUS-based sensor analysis and operation. The current technology risk-reduction efforts were focused on demonstrating the key technologies that would enable these capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 9d7d0d3d60b44c40d944482f05435ac0