Bi-Static Radio Frequency (RF) Imager Testing

Completed TRL 5 (started at 4, targeting 5)

Description

No additional information available.

Benefits

Balloon platforms working as a constellation will provide improved geolocation precision in pinpointing source locations, relaying data to other airborne or ground command and control centers, and maintaining persistent presence over denied areas

Details

Technology area	Communications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking and Characterization Systems > Optical Communications > Optimetrics
Program	Flight Opportunities (FO)
Lead organization	Air Force Research Laboratory - Kirtland, Kirtland AFB, NM
Start date	2018-09-19
End date	2019-03-26

Project contacts

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Charles Finley
Charles L. Finley

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