Polar Skywave Radar (PSR)
Abstract
PSR directly supports the National Defense Strategy’s priority for increased lethality through persistent long range sensors to address the limitations of the current North Warning Systems and emerging threats. PSR matures radio frequency (RF) hardware and advanced radar processing algorithms to validate that over-the-horizon skywave radar is viable for a future surveillance system in the polar region. PSR focused on ten major tasks to extend skywave radar to the polar region including deployment of high frequency (HF) radar hardware for a scaled model and refinement of signal processing techniques. In FY 2021, PSR initiated efforts for expansion of the scaled model system to support higher fidelity testing and validation. Antenna arrays were enlarged and supporting components (amplifiers, receivers, sounder system) prepared for deployment. Performance prediction software models were compared to collected data for model verification and improvement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- bb3978c008416aa1cfc69457a8901aef