Dismounted Fire Support Laser Targeting Systems
Abstract
This project will adapt demonstrated technologies for insertion into Laser Target Locators (LTL) and Laser Designators to improve overall performance of those systems and reduce weight. Technologies selected under this project will benefit the Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder (LLDR, AN/PED-1), the Laser Target Locator Systems, and the Joint Effects Targeting System (JETS). This project will integrate the next generation uncooled Forward Looking Infrared (FLIRs) into the Laser Target Locator Module (LTLM), improving its imaging performance with no impact on its weight. This project will initiate interface design for a reduced weight common laser designator to the next generation LTL which will form a bridge to the JETS. In addition, this line will support improved targeting accuracy in support of coordinate seeking weapons, such as Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), Small Diameter Bomb, and Excalibur. Development will primarily focus on affordable, non-magnetic, high accuracy, azimuth and vertical angle measurement (AVAM) devices with reduced size, weight and power characteristics. JETS is an Army program with joint interest (Air Force and Marine). The goal is to develop a lightweight mission equipment set for the dismounted forward observers and controllers (including Joint Tactical Air Controllers - JTAC). The JETS will provide observers and controllers the means to call for fire and control delivery of air, ground and naval surface fire support, using precision, near-precision, and non-precision munitions and effects (both lethal and non-lethal). The JETS will consist of two subsystems: the Target Location Designation System (TLDS) and the Target Effects Coordination Capability (TECC). The TLDS will provide the observers and controllers the ability to conduct surveillance; acquire and accurately locate targets; designate targets for attack by laser seeking munitions; mark targets for aviation and ground based targeting systems; and transmit targeting data to existing forward entry devices. The TECC will leverage existing forward entry devices to provide access to current and future joint targeting networks, formats, and generate digital calls for fire and Close Air Support (CAS) requests to all joint fires platforms; will display information to the observers and controllers to enable effective target engagement and integration of fires with Joint maneuver forces; and will support fire support planning functions. Efforts previously planned under this line to support JETS are to be performed under Program Element 0604710A project L79 beginning in FY12.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- L76_0604710A_5_2040_PB_2012
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