This task entailed assessing the applicability of third generation cruise missile technology to future Naval weapons systems and identifying the potential payoff of selected technology programs. This task investigated the technical feasibility of employing aerostats as platforms for surveillance radars to detect low-flying aircraft for AFSOUTH. This task assessed the state of ongoing programs relating to display and sensor technologies which might be applicable to close combat vehicles. This task continues work for the Critical Nodes Program, determining the appropriate munitions that are to be used against critical nodes. It emphasizes current, highest priority critical nodes. In order to fully evaluate various candidate technologies for passively detecting and tracking low-altitude, low-radar cross-section targets using various classes of illumination, a comprehensive program plan is needed. This task involved preparing a plan to identify gaps and present alternatives for evaluating the tactical potential of the class of systems under consideration. This task encompassed identifying emerging technologies which are applicable to Army equipments to provide product improvements or enhancements with substantial payoffs in increased mission-related performance. There have been a number of major DARPA programs assessed prior to initiation to determine their worth. This task entails assessing the technical and related management risks of projected DARPA Air Vehicles programs.
DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) Air Vehicles Technology Office Technical Task Order Contract
1983
11 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Planning of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) optics programs
Tema Archiv | 1979
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