The Navy has long been a leader in recognizing, developing, and applying cutting edge radar system capabilities to seize and maintain tactical, operational, and strategic advantage. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) continues this legacy through fully automated, robust long range detection, tracking, classifi cation, identification, and engagement support to maintain America’s lead.
Recent examples include: The APY-6 RADAR is the result of a multi-year effort that was initiated in ONR’s Discovery & Invention (D&I) program, and refined within Future Naval Capabilities(FNC), ultimately achieving more than 500 hours of operational and fleet testing prior to selection by the Navy’s Broad Area Maritime Surveillance program. The system provides 360º maritime surveillance coupled with Synthetic Aperture, Inverse Synthetic Aperture, and High Range Resolution capabilities.
The concept for ONR’s Digital Array RADAR was initially developed within D&I and is currently maturing as an FNC effort to support CG(X). Although not yet complete, various research products have already substantially improved the design and performance of the AN/SPY-1, SPY-3, and SPQ-9B radars.