Pseudolite Synthetic Aperture Radar (PSAR)
Abstract
Previously funded JCTD. PSAR supports the National Defense Strategy's focus on command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR). PSAR will mature a small form-factor synthetic aperture radar (SAR) to provide all weather ISR from a high altitude (pseudolite) platform. The small light low power system will provide high ground resolution. The PSAR capability will be demonstrated on a high altitude long endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial system. In FY 2018, PSAR designed and fabricated antennas and power amplifiers for two SAR prototypes; repackaged prototypes to meet the HALE size, weight, power and cooling constraints; and, integrated a down-link communications system for transfer of SAR data.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- d1c92de8e320624710bab3b09db27d14