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Multi-function Phased Array Radar (MPAR). Technology Research and Development. DILBERT. ASR-11. ARSR-1/2. ARSR-3. ARSR-4. TDWR. NEXRAD. ASR-9. ASR-8. MPAR. 510 Radars, 8 Types. 334 Radars, 1 Type. MPAR Concept and Approach. Today. Single System. Eight System Types. Single Mission.
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Multi-function Phased Array Radar (MPAR) Technology Research and Development
ASR-11 ARSR-1/2 ARSR-3 ARSR-4 TDWR NEXRAD ASR-9 ASR-8 MPAR 510 Radars, 8 Types 334 Radars, 1 Type MPAR Concept and Approach Today Single System Eight System Types Single Mission Multi-Mission Non-Scalable Scalable to Mission Needs Multiple Maintenance, Logistic and Training Prgms Consolidated Maintenance,Logistic and Training Prgms Mechanically Rotating Electronically Steered Future Concept 5000 ft AGL, Blue, weather only
FAA Enterprise Architecture Surveillance and Weather Roadmaps 2011 - Decision Point (77) initial acquisition review decision for NextGen primary radar system including Wx and Aircraft surveillance requirements 2014 - Decision Point (104) to replace legacy terminal radars (ASR-8, ASR-9) with NextGen primary radar system including Wx and Aircraft surveillance requirements 2018 - Decision Point (91) to replace Wind Shear systems, and NEXRAD with NextGen primary radar system 2020 - Initial Operational Capability for NextGen primary radar system including Wx and Aircraft surveillance requirements 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 77 104 91 New Primary Radar (Replaces ASR) NextGen Wx Radar Capability
MPAR Cost Evolution What Drives Cost? Concept of Operations (CONOPS) Drives Operational Requirements (User Needs) Drives Performance Requirements (Characteristics) Scale Drives Radar System Architecture & Design MPAR Cost Drives
MPAR Requirements • Assertions • Operational Requirements associated to MPAR can not be fully developed without a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for Radar • Mission Gaps can not be sufficiently identified without operational requirements • Operational Requirements will drive Architecture/Design which will drive Cost • The MPAR-WG must avoid the pitfall of a bottom-up approach • starting with technical requirements for existing radar will lead to ill-formed requirements for MPAR • Require a fundamental change in requirements thinking • e.g., 4.8 sec track update not a requirement • What does the user need?
MPAR Cost Reduction • What can we do to affect cost? • Scan Strategy Study • What are the resources needed to accomplish what must be surveilled? • How often does it need to be surveilled? • Can we do it cheaper (simplified beamformer network)? • Beamwidth Study • Increasing beamwidth decreases the number of T/R Modules decreasing cost • What is acceptable to the weather community? • Technology Investigation • Semi-conductor materials • Commercial Parts
MPAR Cost Influences • Several influences to radar system cost • T/R Technology • Maturity • Economy of Scale • Commercial Packaging • User Operational Requirements • Scan Strategies • Beam Characteristics • Desired Performance
Electronics cards TR-modules Analogbeamformer Downconverters and A/D Power supplies, fans, etc. Digital backplane Antennae (4x4 at 5 cm spacing) Low-loss microwaveinterconnect cables Advanced MMIC Design R&D Risk Reduction Efforts • Established/implemented MPAR pre-prototype technology demonstration program • Exploring low-cost commercial technology (e.g., semiconductor materials, fabrication, etc.) • Evaluating multifunction system concept • Developing advanced active array architecture (digital beamformer, overlapped sub-arrays) • Researching advanced surveillance techniques • Completed initial radar system concept definition (e.g., radar coverage analysis, scaled gap-filler concept) • Identifying major cost issues and investigating mitigation strategies • Developing MPAR Concept of Operations
R&D Risk Reduction (cont’d) • Conducted engineering studies • Evaluation of MPAR Benefits for FAA Weather Services (in progress) • Evaluation of MPAR Benefits for FAA BU Surveillance Services (in progress) • Radar Resource Utilization (weather vs. aircraft) • MPAR Cost Estimate & Technology Assessment (and Cost Model) • Pulse Compression Study
Pathway for Future Risk Reduction • Continue researching technology: • Affordability • Capability • Performance • Continue to establish partnerships with other Government Agencies, Industry and Academia • Develop MPAR Prototype to execute research tasks necessary to meet R&D objectives
Surveillance Roadmap 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 SBS (segmt. 2) SBS (segmt. 1) 28 7 166 102 52 SBS En Route Test System in Colorado WM/LAT LRR 100 102 105 MODE S X 78 New Beacon (Replaces Mode S) ATCBI-4/5 X 102 96 103 ATCBI-6 Terminal 102 77 97 104 X ASR-9 102 98 77 104 ASR-8 X New Primary Radar (Replaces ASR-8/9/11) ASR-7 X 99 95 102 ASR-11 X ATCBI-4 X ATCBI-5 X 105 100 102 MODE S X 78 New Beacon (Replaces Mode S) PRM E-SCAN X 36 PRM-A Test M/LAT for PRM Surface 76 ASDE-X Add M/LAT to ASDE-3 sites 76 ASDE-3 X 180 178 179 LCGS 101 RWSL
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Weather Roadmap (1 of 2) 37 LLWAS-RS/NE TR 77 84 72 104 ASR-WSP WSP TR1 WSP TR3 WSP TR2 TDWR SLEP 3 9 TDWR SLEP 2 TDWR SLEP 1 60 91 TDWR 145 NextGen Wx Radar Capability ASR-9/11 WX Channel 77 104 NEXRAD Product Improvement 91 25 NEXRAD FAA Sensors 62 F-420 SLEP/Replace 63 DASI SLEP/Replace NextGen RWI Solution Set AWOS/ASOS /AWSS 26 85 141 141 26 SAWS Non FAA Sensors Evaluate lower troposphere aircraft Wx Obs 10 NextGen RWI Solution Set Auto PIREP Entry ERAM 43 PIREPS 49 NLDN
