Evaluation of the multifunction phased array radar planning process (National Academies Press, 2008)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 65-69)
Cover -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Summary -- PRINCIPAL FINDINGS -- COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Overview of the Current National Radar System -- WEATHER RADAR NETWORKS -- AIRCRAFT SURVEILLANCE RADAR NETWORKS -- SITING, MAINTENANCE AND LIFECYCLE ISSUES -- WEATHER RADAR COVERAGE -- 3 Needs for the Next Generation System -- MULTI-AGENCY MISSION: OWNERS, USERS, AND BENEFICIARIES -- LIMITATIONS OF THE CURRENT RADAR NETWORK -- NEEDS VERSUS RESEARCH -- 4 Capabilities of Phased Array Radar -- CAPABILITY FOR RAPID UPDATE (BEAM MULTIPLEXING) -- ADAPTIVE CLUTTER SUPPRESSION -- CROSSBEAM WIND ESTIMATION -- ELIMINATION OF BEAM SMEARING -- ADAPTIVE SENSING -- OTHER CAPABILITIES -- GRACEFUL DEGRADATION -- 5 The MPAR Concept -- TECHNICAL CHALLENGES -- COST ISSUES -- CAPITAL ASSET PLANNING -- ACQUISITION PLANNING AND CONTRACTING -- COMPARISON OF ALTERNATIVES -- 6 The MPAR Planning Process -- THE JAG/PARP REPORT -- MPAR SYMPOSIUM -- DEVELOPMENTS TO DATE: ACTIVITIES IN THE NWRT -- DEVELOPMENTS TO DATE: 2007 ANNUAL MPAR STATEMENT AND 2008 PLANS -- 7 Evaluation of the Planning Process -- INTRODUCTION -- PURPOSE OF THE MPAR PLANNING PROCESS -- THE MPAR STAKEHOLDERS -- EXTERNAL PRESSURES ON EXISTING AND EMERGING MPAR STAKEHOLDERS -- NEED FOR QUANTITATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MPAR -- EVALUATION OF THE MPAR R & D PLANNING PROCESS -- TECHNICAL ISSUES -- COST ISSUES -- NEED FOR COMPLETE INCLUSION OF ALL ASSOCIATED SYSTEM COSTS -- COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS -- 8 Family of Systems -- 9 Concluding Thoughts -- PRINCIPAL FINDINGS -- OVERARCHING RECOMMENDATION -- References -- Appendixes -- Appendix A STATEMENT OF TASK -- Appendix B ACRONYM LIST -- Appendix C BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF.
The Multifunction Phased Array Radar (MPAR) is one potentially cost-effective solution to meet the surveillance needs and of several agencies currently using decades-old radar networks. These agencies including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration s (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have many and varied requirements and possible applications of modern radar technology. This book analyzes what is lacking in the current system, the relevant capabilities of phased array technology, technical challenges, cost issues, and compares possible alternatives. Both specific and overarching recommendations are outlined