Dismounted Fire Support Laser Targeting Systems

Abstract

This project matures and integrates technologies and capabilities which benefit the Joint Effects Targeting System (JETS) and Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder (LLDR) systems. These precision targeting and next generation systems are used by dismounted Soldiers to locate, identify, and target enemy assets. This project focuses on reducing size, weight, power and cost, improving imaging performance, and increasing targeting accuracy. Targeting accuracy improvements will focus on developing and integrating affordable, non-magnetic, high accuracy, full-time (24/7), and all weather Precision Azimuth and Vertical Angle Measurement (PAVAM) devices, with reduced size, weight, and power characteristics into the JETS and LLDR systems. Long term goals include improving current celestial navigation systems to increase operational availability, developing precision targeting capabilities that will operate in a Global Positioning System (GPS) contested environment to improve situational awareness, and to integrate Military Global Positioning System (GPS) User Equipment (M-Code) (next-generation GPS) receivers into JETS and LLDR, when available. Funding in this project aligns with the Army's priorities in support of the National Defense Strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2020
Source ID
L76_0604710A_5_2040_PB_2020

Tags

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Space

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