Demonstration Results of the Triband, Multi-Beam Airborne Telemetry Phased Array (AirPA) System

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Abstract:

As the telemetry community transitions into C-band with an ever increasing number of simultaneous targets on the range, there is a strong desire to track multiple targets from a single asset in all three telemetry bands. Through the AirPA program, Raytheon has developed a tri-band, multi-target telemetry reception system which is capable of tracking targets in azimuth and elevation. During the AirPA Phase 3 test event in September 2014, the element level digital beamforming phased array was successfully demonstrated at Edwards Air Force Base in L-band, S-band, and C-band at a technology readiness level of 6. The system tracked both ground and air mobile transmitters using ARTM Tier 0 and Tier 1 modulation techniques. A total of twelve simultaneous tracking beams were demonstrated across all three telemetry bands. This paper will discuss the results of the demonstration, as well as several possible paths forward for the technology.

Author(s):
Pace, Michael T. ; Eastburg, Jerret ; Mitchke, Janna
Author Organization(s):
RAYTHEON KTECH ALBUQUERQUE NM
Descriptive Note:
Technical paper
Supplementary Note:
CA: Air Force Flight Test Center Edwards AFB CA CC: 012100 DOI: 10.21236/ADA623063
Pagination:
0012

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
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Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
412TW-PA-15116
Contract/Grant Number(s):
W900KK-11-C-0030
Monitor Series:
TRMC/T&E/S&T
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*PHASED ARRAYS, ANTENNAS, BEAM FORMING, C BAND, DEMONSTRATIONS, L BAND, S BAND, TELEMETER SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Keyword(s):
AIRPA, AIRBORNE TELEMETRY PHASED ARRAY, DIGITAL BEAM FORMING, CTEIP
Report Date:
2015 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2015 Nov 16