• Provides low cost and high performance
  • Software-controlled radar architecture enables flexibility and extendibility
  • Robust design supports multiple applications


THE PROBLEM

Many of today's weapon systems initiate critical events based on proximity to the ground or optimize lethality by fuzing at specified altitudes. Many platforms deliver multiple bombs or sub munitions, and high-cost components such as altimeters or proximity sensors within each weapon can drive overall system cost.

THE SOLUTION

To lower the cost of altimeter-equipped weapons, Mustang is developing the Affordable Radar Altimeter (ARA). Combining a low-cost radar with innovative modulation techniques and advanced signal processing, the ARA meets or exceeds weapon altimeter performance requirements while greatly reducing the cost.

THE APPROACH

Mustang is developing a producible software-controlled radar that addresses current altimeter cost drivers and leverages modern component technology, innovative modulation techniques and advanced algorithms.

THE TECHNOLOGIES

Low-cost, high-performance, software-configurable radar; RF and digital electronics; real-time signal processing; advanced algorithms.



This material is based upon work supported by the United States Air Force under Contract No. FA8651-04-C-0230. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the United States Air Force.