US military aircraft will have sensors 'see through the weather'

A new sensor technology will help US military aircraft to increase reconnaissance capabilities, identify and attack targets, allowing US military forces to fight in places where the enemy is almost unable to participate.

Developed by the US Department of Defense's Advanced Defense Agency (DARPA), the versatile MFRF technology reduces risk and helps US troops fight more effectively in a conventional vision environment. 0.

Currently, pilots have to deal with challenging combat conditions like dense fog and sand. MFRF is not only a tool to support pilots fighting in such challenging environments, but it also works when the aircraft takes off, when hovering in mid-air, while sliding on land and water at take off or land . MFRF also improves navigation and survival opportunities.

The sensor system in MFRF technology can help pilots deal with bad weather conditions like rain and snow, and help prevent collisions with other aircraft, with power lines or cables. In addition, MFRF also helps pilots avoid adverse weather conditions and conduct ground mapping.

How does the MFRF system work?

The MFRF system depends on multi-mode radar technology (AESA), developed from silicon semiconductors. AESA radar technology is considered a breakthrough development in radar production.

An important element of the MFRF sensor is the Synthetic Vision Avionics Backbone (SVAB) technology , which consolidates millimeter radar with topographic data to create 2D and 3D images. Recently, SVAB technology has been successfully tested on UH-60L Black Hawk interceptor aircraft; through it, it can provide pilots with 3D images based on terrain, obstacles and radar data.

Finally, the MFRF sensor provides "general vision" pilots . This integrated vision incorporates sensor data with high-resolution topographic data profiles to give American pilots the ability to see clearly unmatched in the harshest conditions.

BAE Systems is responsible for researching MFRF sensor systems, including members including companies: Rockwell Collins, Mustang Technology Group, Honeywell Aerospace Defense & Space, Applied Signal Intelligence and University of Michigan.

MFRF multi-sensor system helps pilots see clearly in extreme weather conditions such as dense fog or sand

Flexibility is a key feature of the MFRF program. For example, this technology can quickly change the operating frequency to best suit each task.

Since MFRF is a " plug and play " sensor system, it can easily replace sensors on current aircraft or integrate into future aircraft such as helicopters. Joint MultiRole. It can even be used on unmanned aircraft.

The lightness of this technology is also a benefit. Current sensor systems focus on improving visibility in the worst conditions, these systems are too heavy, too big and consume too much electricity, not suitable for military aircraft. However, the MFRF design has solved these challenges.

It is important that the MFRF sensor system is small, light and easy to install on both current and future aircraft; Especially the effectiveness of MFRF is very high in practice.

Reference: Foxnews