ARL Payloads ADV DEV (MIP)

Abstract

The Airborne Reconnaissance Low - Enhanced (ARL-E) program supports the Aerial Layer 2020 Strategy which recommended replacement of the current Airborne Reconnaissance Low Multifunction (ARL-M) and migrates the current ARL sensors plus new niche sensors to the meet the ARL-E Capabilities Production Document (CPD) requirements. ARL-E payload procures the hardware, software, and infrastructure to rapidly install sensors which support a rapid plug and play, quick connect/disconnect, mounting system to allow the installation of various combinations of sensor-types in support of a wide-range of theater operations. The sensor suite will consist of a Communications Intelligence (COMINT) subsystem capable of supporting theater net centric geo-location efforts, High Definition Full Motion Video (FMV); Improved Synthetic Aperture Radar / Moving Target Indicator (SAR/MTI) radar capability and updated mission workstations, as well as radio and data/communications architecture. ARL-E will leverage existing sensors as well as integrating and installing niche sensors to augment current capabilities. Niche capabilities include Wide-Area Augmentation System (WAAS), Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and Hyper Spectral Imaging (HSI) sensors. The ARL Modernization Program standardizes the payload systems, upgrades the COMINT subsystem for improved Irregular Warfare tactical collection and geo-location, enhances the Full Motion Video (FMV) system with a High Definition capability, and improves the Synthetic Aperture Radar / Moving Target (SAR//MTI) capability. The modernization program ensures continued ARL relevancy against current and emerging threat emitters and tactics across the full spectrum of operations. ARL-E Payload is funding the development and testing of the Long Range Radar (LRR) to replace the current ARL Phoenix Eye Radar to meet the increased performance requirements of the Appendix J Payload for ARL-E approved CPD.LRR effort will add required SAR modes, address obsolescence, IA issues, and improved probability at greater required ranges. Effort will produce a prototype and flight testing to characterize the prototype performance. Funding is also planned for test and evaluation of LRR capability integrated in ARL-E system.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2016
• Source ID: EH5_0305206A_7_2040_PB_2016

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• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.