Stratospheric Intelligence, Reconnaissance, and Surveillance (ISR) Technical Demonstration
Abstract
The Stratospheric ISR project supported technology development of stratospheric capabilities in order to enable, expedite maturation, and inform transition of U.S. government high-altitude initiatives. This demonstration effort is a leading Department of Defense (DoD) effort to operationalize the stratosphere by offering increased demonstration of high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and communication systems. The project is focused on the National Defense Strategy principle of “moving at the speed of relevance” for prototyping and experimentation. The project employed small, tactical zero-pressure balloons as well as larger super-pressure balloons while leveraging recent advances made in the commercial sector including sensors and communications links to enable military applications. The effort successfully demonstrated multiple capabilities at Valiant Shield 20.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- f63de46e93098f8d0c4d60fc078ad583