Enhanced AN/TPQ 36

Abstract

The AN/TPQ-53 (formerly known as the Enhanced AN/TPQ-36) Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar System Capability Production Document (CPD) was approved on 29 September 2010. The AN/TPQ-53 System is a highly mobile radar set that automatically detects, classifies, tracks, and locates the point of origin of projectiles fired from mortar, artillery, and rocket systems with sufficient accuracy for first round fire for effect. It mitigates close combat radar coverage gaps and will ultimately replace the current AN/TPQ-36 and AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder Radars; fully supporting Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) and Fires Brigades operations. The AN/TPQ-53 System interoperates with Battle Command Systems (BCSs) to provide the maneuver commander increased counterfire radar flexibility. The AN/TPQ-53 System is capable of being deployed as part of the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) System of Systems (SoS) to provide a sense and warn capability for fixed and semi-fixed sites. The AN/TPQ-53 provides a system with increased range and accuracy throughout a 90 degree search sector (stare mode) as well as 360 degree coverage (rotating) for locating mortar, artillery and rocket firing positions. FY 2014 funds of $47.221M will continue development and testing of Pre-Planned Product Improvement (P3I) for High Clutter Environment and Low Quadrant Elevation efforts as well as initiate development and testing for increased Range and Accuracy and Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WIMAX) to include performing technical assessments, concept studies, cost reduction, risk reduction and required documentation.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2014
• Source ID: L88_0604823A_5_2040_PB_2014

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