Multi-Function Phased Array Radar Symposium...•Naval Air/Missile Defense Radars Air and Space...
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Frank Walker Director Surveillance and Fire Control Systems & Deputy Joint Force Protection Advanced Concepts and Technologies Division Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems Multi-Function Phased Array Radar Symposium
Transcript of Multi-Function Phased Array Radar Symposium...•Naval Air/Missile Defense Radars Air and Space...
Frank Walker
Director Surveillance and Fire Control Systems & Deputy Joint Force Protection
Advanced Concepts and Technologies DivisionNorthrop Grumman Electronic Systems
Multi-Function Phased Array
Radar Symposium
Five Operating Sectors
Systems Support
Base and Infrastructure Support
Range Operations
Training and Simulations
Technical and Operational Support
Live, Virtual and Constructive
Domains
Life Cycle Optimization
Performance Based Logistics
Lead Support Integrator (LSI)
Technical Services
Radar Systems
C4ISR
Electronic Warfare
Naval & Marine Systems
Navigation & Guidance
Military Space
Government Systems
Electronic Systems
Large Scale Systems
Integration
C4ISR
Unmanned Systems
Airborne Ground
Surveillance / C2
Naval BMC2
Global / Theater Strike
Systems
Electronic Combat
Operations
ISR Satellite Systems
Missile Defense Satellite
Systems
MILSATCOM Systems
Environmental & Space
Science Satellite Systems
Directed Energy Systems
Strategic Space Systems
Aerospace Systems Shipbuilding
Naval Systems Integrator
Surface Combatants
Expeditionary
Warfare Ships
Auxiliary Ships
Marine Composite
Technology
Coast Guard Cutters
Commercial Ships
Nuclear Aircraft Carriers
Nuclear Submarines
Fleet Maintenance
Aircraft Carrier Overhaul
& Refueling
Command & Control
Systems
Network Communications
Intelligence, Surveillance &
Reconnaissance Systems
Enterprise Systems and
Security
IT/Network Outsourcing
Intelligence
Federal, State/Local
& Commercial
Homeland Security
& Health
Information Systems
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Northrop Grumman Heritage
Founded
In 1939
Northrop
Aircraft
Incorporated Acquired
In 1994
Grumman
Corporation
Acquired
In 1996
Westinghouse
Defense
Electronics
Acquired
In 1997
Logicon
Corporation
Acquired
In 1999
Teledyne
Ryan
Aeronautical
Acquired
In 2001
Litton
Industries
Acquired
In 2001
Newport
News
Shipbuilding
Acquired
In 2002
TRW
Incorporated
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NGC Radar Products Span RF Spectrum
Across All Missions and Domains
• Airborne Tactical Radars
• Air Surveillance Radars
• Space Surveillance Radars
• Land Based Surveillance Radars
• Naval Air/Missile Defense Radars
Air and Space Radars
Surface Radars
VHF UHF L S X Ku Ka W
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Multi-function RF Sensor Evolution
AN/TPS-43
AN/TPS-70AN/TPS-75
S-Band Ground Surveillance SystemsAN/TPS-78
TPS-703Airborne AESA Systems
Ultra Reliable
Radar AN/APG-77 AN/APG-80JSF AN/APG-81
G/ATOR
AN/TPQ-6V(8)
Cobra Judy
Replacement
• Significant experience with transportable ground based radar systems
• Leveraging strong technology and low cost production with economy-of-scale benefits
GBFR
Present
Space Based Systems
DII
1998
DII
2000
NTRAM
2001
RTD/SBR
2003
EXPO
2004
BMD
Area Defense
AS BE withAS BE withAS BE with
Long Range BMD
Discrimination
Future
CJR
SR
2006+
ATC
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Trends in Modern AESA Architecture and Operational Effect
Performance– Multi-function/Multi-mission
– Adaptable mission requirements
– Hardware & Software Built-in Growth
– Scalable Performance at all levels
– Net Ready, Net Centric, Interoperable
Logistics– Reliability & Maintainability Focus
– Commonality among Systems
– Depot/Logistics tail: worldwide
– Same training manuals
– Quick & Easy LRM Access
Packaging: Thin, Lightweight, Conformal
Antennas. Fewer parts, LRUs, LRMs
More Mission Functions: Radar, Comms,
Electronic Warfare, ISR, Passive Sensing
Bandwidth: Ever-increasing full and
instantaneous bandwidth
Dynamic S/W Modes: Adaptive modes
measure the electromagnetic and target
environment
MOSA: Modular Open System Architectures allow
for “best-of-breed”
Cross-Domain Ops: Modes,
Communications, & Processing
Compatibility in System-of-Systems
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RF Technology is Evolving to Support Multifunction RF Systems
Multifunction Radar
Wide/Tailored RF coverage
“Thick” Arrays
Single manifold
Analog Beam Forming
Narrowband waveforms
Standard waveforms
~ 5 Receivers
Multifunction RF Sensor
Very Wideband RF coverage
Thin/Structural Arrays & R/Es
Multiple manifolds
Digital Beam Forming (DBF)
Wideband waveforms
Special waveforms
50/500+ Receivers
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Industry trends track commercial market for affordability
Unclassified$10,000
$15,000
$5,000
DEM/VAL (2000) $9,740
MANTECH (550)$2,586LABOR
MMIC OTHERMATL
F22/JSF T/R Module Cost
History
1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
High volume price reductions
EMD (19,000) $2,233
LRIP (134,000) $750 HRP (740,000)
$560 (est.)
Prototype (2000) $14,442
LABORMMICs
OTHER MATL
1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
Module/Tile Costs Are Falling Dramatically…
1998 2002 2003 2006
Part Counts Per Site
Pa
rt C
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nt
Affordability achieved by:
• Leverage commercial industry
RF electronics
• Processing costs continue Moore’s law
decline
• OSA architecture enables staged insertion of
new technology
2009
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MPAR Challenges being addressed by Industry…
…Affordability is key
Parameter* Technical/Cost Assessment*
# of T/R modules per face
Number of Frequency Channels
Dual Polarization
Bandwidth
T/R RF Power
Number of Concurrent Rx Beams
Software Complexity
Size, Weight constraints
Prime Power Constraints
* Reference Table 6-1 from FCM-R25-2006 Federal Research and Development
Needs and Priorities for Phased Array Radar June 2006
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What can Government and Industry do to advance MPAR?
• MPAR system concept optimization studies– System concept definition
– Establish system level performance requirements
– Refine focus on targeted risk reduction
• Encourage industry participation
Pictures from the NOAA Magazine, WEATHER RADAR DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHT OF NATIONAL SEVERE STORMS LABORATORY’S FIRST 40 YEARS, NOAA Website (http://www.magazine.noaa.gov/stories/mag151.htm)
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