Advanced Sensors for Precision
Abstract
This effort matures and demonstrates technologies that allow combat vehicle commanders and crewmen to detect, identify and locate threat targets more rapidly to enable fire control for platform weaponry. The effort leverages advanced Infrared (IR) imaging technology, three-dimensional (3D) imaging sensor techniques, emerging laser technologies and precise far target location technology to increase target detection range and reduce target acquisition timelines. This effort supports the Army's Active Protection System (APS) program, whose objective is to mature and demonstrate active protection technologies to reduce vehicle weight while reducing reliance on armor. This is accomplished through the use of other means such as sensing, early warning, Hostile Fire Detection (HFD), and active countermeasures to provide increased protection against current and emerging threats. Follow on work for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 is also captured in “Advanced Wide Area Search Sensors”.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- d14e124addf263aa2b8848af8b8dc3bd