Title :
Multirole survivable radar-balancing threats and technology
Author :
Hays, Gwen G. ; Pearson, Kathy L.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electr. Corp., Baltimore, MD, USA
Abstract :
The key features of the multirole survivable radar (MRSR) are discussed. The importance of survivability on the battlefield against antiradiation missiles (ARMs) and other targeting systems is addressed. The benefits of a single vehicle encompassing both the radar and C2 I node are examined. The system achieves: superior performance against a low-radar-cross-section target; survivability by using mobility, armor, and crew protection in the NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) environment; multirole adaptability to different mission requirements; growth potential for the future integration of multisensors and command and control; and invulnerability to the ARM. The MRSR is designed to meet the US Army requirement for a sensor tough enough to survive on the modern battlefield
Keywords :
military systems; radar systems; ARMs; C2I node; NBC environment; US Army requirement; antiradiation missiles; armor; battlefield survivability; crew protection; low-radar-cross-section target; military systems; mobility; multirole survivable radar; nuclear/biological/chemical environment; targeting systems; Acoustic noise; Airborne radar; Aircraft; Engineering management; Missiles; Radar cross section; Radar detection; Radar tracking; Technology management; Transmitters;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference, 1989., Proceedings of the 1989 IEEE National
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
DOI :
10.1109/NRC.1989.47608