Determine impact of Combat Identification on Anti-Air Warfare. Assist Non Cooperative Target Recognition branch with mathematical development and analysis of alternative means of radar signature identification. Involves new-technology target recognition algorithms that could be incorporated in current digital radar equipment via processing software updates. Support Tactical EW Division with subject technologies for use in light-weight, optical information processing and direction finding systems being developed for shipboard and aircraft installation. Provide assistance to Tactical Electronic Warfare Division in surveying IR emitting materials, cataloging of radar horn antenna designs, assisting with design and evaluation of decoy vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Projects involve low-cost countermeasure and decoy systems including current ATDs.