Advanced Depleted Phase Array Technique (ADEPT)

SYTRONICS proposes an Advanced Depleted Phased Array Technique (ADEPT) Program which will apply significant experience and familiarity with the radar, target discrimination and countermeasures to provide a unique and innovative discrimination systememploying space assets in a revolutionary discrimination paradigm - a multi-satellite depleted phased array which will increase the detection and discrimination capability of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) by orders of magnitude. The Phase I Programincludes: (1) modifying an innovative sparse array algorithm to prove the algorithmic feasibility, (2) performing systems analysis to define optimum satellite configurations and transmission links, and prove the operational feasibility, and (3) determiningthe appropriate modeling data and models to be used in performance evaluation in Phase II. ADEPT's key innovation is a solution to the phased array satellite problem, which is getting the radar resolution from a constellation of satellite receiverswithout requiring high tolerances that make the system impractical. Phase I deliverables will be: (1) requirements developed through our research and Government communications, (2) a summary mission scenario (satellite and data link configuration)description, (3) simulation prototype test and analysis results, (4) a preliminary simulation design for Phase II, and (5) an initial product plan with commercial application coordination. The ability to enhance discrimination will be a substantial assetto the GMD Program, as well as to other DoD or Government programs. In the commercial sector, ADEPT techniques can improve the effectiveness of commercial satellite-based detection endeavors, in support of agriculture, mining, construction, waterwaymanagement, and a multitude of other uses. The ADEPT solution will appeal to military and commercial organizations alike.