PROGRAM REVIEW SOARD AN/APQ 93 RADAR CONTRACT (SANITIZED)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 10
• Document Creation Date: December 20, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 19, 2002
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: April 27, 1999
• Content Type: REPORT

Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
SPECIAL HANDLING
PROGRAM REVIEW
NRO REVIEW COMPLETED SOARD AN,"APQ 93 RADAR
Contract
30 December 1964
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION
AEROSPACE DIVISION
Box 74+6, Baltimore, Md. 21203
COPY 3 OF 7 COPIES
NRO
SPECIAL HANDLING
Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
 Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
SPECIAL HANDLING
PERFORMANCE
ORIGINAL OBJECTIVES
PRESENT PERFORMANCE
PREDICTED PERFORMANCE
3 DEVELOPMENTAL MODELS
3.2 M, 90,000 FT
1.5 M, 45,000 FT
3.2 M, 90,000 FT
27 MILE STAND-OFF
13 MILE STAND-OFF
27 MILE STAND-OFF
20 MILE STRIP- 9 INCH FILM
10 MILE STRIP-9 INCH FILM
20 MILE STRIP-9 INCH FILM
BS A
RBORNE RADAR
600
L
I
932 LBS
GROUND-BASED OPTICAL CORRELATOR
RESOLUTION: 10 FT X 10 FT
RESOLUTION : 8 FT X 23 FT (Az X RANGE)
RESOLUTION I] FT X 27 FT
SIGNAL /NOISE > O db
SIGNAL / NOISE 11.4 db
SIGNAL / NOISE 1.5 db
~RESOLUTION
WITH
DETAIL
ORREtATORI
A
~QET
TORI
C
4
FT X
FT
4
FT
X 27 FT
WITH CHIRP MODIFICATION; IOMI_ STRIP
4
RESOLUTION : II X I I FT
DETAIL CORRELATOR
4FTXII FT
SPECIAL HANDLING
Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
 Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
Replace with 4 missing illustrations
Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
 Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
SPECIAL HANDLING
DETAIL CORRELATOR IMAGE INDICATING
AZIMUTH RESOLUTION OF 4 FT.
0 Q V
? 1V
7 F
TARGET PATTERN _V RADAR IMAGE
3 .5
V D
TARGET RESOLUTION
V V
FLIGHT S-123 DEC
29 '64
TARGET LEGEND
ALT. 20,000FT.,
SPEED 550 KPH.
75.3 FT.
V = 365 FT.
Ct LHANDLIND
Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
 Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
1%.
ITEM
DESCRIPITION
COST REVIEW
SOARD AN/APQ-93 RADAR
STATUS
RECOMMENDATION
I DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
COMPLETE
3 RADAR SETS -I CORRELATOR
2 MODIFICATION PROGRAM
IN PROGRESS
COMPLETE MODS
(SIG/NOISE AND RESOLUTION
IMPROVEMENT)
(ANTENNA REPAIR)
3 SPARES PROGRAMS
CURRENT
MAINTAIN
4 GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
COMPLETE
5 FIOI FLIGHT TEST
AUTHORIZED TO APR. 15,1965
6 PHASE II FLIGHT TEST
AUTHORIZED TO FEB 15,1965
4 PART FLIGHT
7 CORRELATOR PROGRAM
ITEK CONTRACT TO DEC 31,64'
EVALUATION
PROGRAM TO
8 DETAIL CORRELATOR
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED
JUNE 30, 1965
(J-0194-57; SEPT 30, 1964)
9 RADAR INTERPRETATION
IN PROGRESS
(J-0194-58 PARTS 1,2 AND 5)
10 CORRELATOR MECHANICAL REVIEW
PROPOSAL
CONDUCT LIMITED REVIEW
PROGRAM
II 2ND A/C INSTALLATION
PROPOSAL
I2 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
PROPOSAL
MODIFY ONE RADAR FOR
CHIRP (PROVE RE-
SOLUTION WITH DETAIL
CORRELATOR
NRO
BUDGET COST
ESTIMATE
Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
 Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
SPECIAL HANDLING
CONTINUATION OF PROGRAM EFFORT
SOARD AN !APQ-93 RADAR
Item 1 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - to build 3 Radar Sets and 1 Correlator
Complete
Item 2 MODIFICATION PROGRAM - to improve resolution and signal /noise ratio
In Progress
a Reduced Transmitter Pulse Width
1) 30 Nano-second to 20 Nano-second
b. Addition of Low Noise Pre-Amplifier
1) Replacing TWT amplifier with Parametric amplifier. System Signal/Noise
improvement of 3.9 db.
Item 3 SPARES PROGRAMS --- to provide spares for Flight Test Evaluation programs.
These programs are current and are being maintained.
Item 4 GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Complete
SPECIAL HANDLING
Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
 SPECIAL HANDLING
Item 5
Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
F-101 FLIGHT TEST --- to accomplish,most efficiently, preliminary check of operation.
a. Optimization,at minimum cost, of Radar and correlator before installation in
final vehicle
b. Check of Ground Support Equipment and establishment of ground check-out
procedures.
c Provide data to check Radar mods.
d. Provide majority of data for Radar Interpretation Program over wide range of
terrain.
Item 6 PHASE II FLIGHT TEST --- to prove operation of Radar in design environment.
a. Accomplish integration of Radar with:
1) Aircraft
2) INS Nav. Sys
b Provide data for Radar Interpretation Program under full design conditions.
Item 7 CORRELATOR PROGRAM to maintain and operate Optical Correlator.
a. Provide correlation of data film from the two Flight Test programs
SPECIAL HANDLING
Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
 1p.
lu
SPECIAL HANDLING
Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
k
Item 8 DETAIL CORRELATOR -- to provide optimum correlation of limited target area; 1/2 - 1 mi.
a For detail analysis of aircraft behavior.
b. Provide verification of proper radar adjustment and performance
c Verify performance of Ground Support Equipment and test patterns.
d For Radar Interpretation program -- as a tool for visually scrutinizing detail
target complexes while varying controls; then photographing optimum result.
Item 9 RADAR INTERPRETATION PROGRAM to derive maximum intelligence value from radar images.
a. To serve as adjunct to optical camera surveillance
1) Fill-in for cloud gaps in otherwise good optical photos
2) During night, rain, snow, fog, haze
3) Provide "stand -off" advantage
4) Different sensor response for additional clues.
b Improve RI capability.
1) Seek out targets of special military significance.
2) Simultaneous recon camera photos for comparison.
3) Attempt differentiation of materials; natural and structural
SPECIAL HANDLING
(I
Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
 Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
SPECIAL HANDLING
Item 10 CORRELATOR MECHANICAL REVIEW -- to provide greater consistancy of operation at high
levels of performance which have been achieved
a. Investigate "Noise" light level in correlator which appears to be limiting
min, signal detection.
b. Check back-lash and re-set-ability of all controls.
c Check Tracking of input and output films.
d Investigate sensitivity to vibration, power transients.
Item 11 2nd A IC INSTALLATION - to provide installation trusses, brackets and waveguide for
another vehicle.
a Better opportunity for scheduling flights in final vehicle with 2 aircraft
modified
b. Opportunity for 2 simultaneous installations permitting dual pre-flight
check-out.
Item 12 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES PROGRAM -- to incorporate chirp operation of transmitter
a. Improve range resolution approx. three-fold giving "square" resolution element
of about l i f t . X 11 ft.
b Average power for sets #2 and #3 can then be increased ten-fold to provide
approx. +8 db Signal `Noise ratio for design altitude.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
 1960
JFMA N r,4
.S'O /YD
{
DEVELOPMENT
3 Radar Sets
1I Correlator
Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0
1961
FTi 41M J~J A
X O wD
1962
JFMAMTJA~-s'ON3
F-101;
FLIGHT IEV~LUAT ION
1963
dF'MA MJiJA J O 4'
196+
1965.. 1966
J, Y4 1JJA sOND
JPN,4 NJ '9 .S O ND P,4',4 JJA S O fY~
Standby
PHASE IT
CHIRP ODIFICATION
2/3'
ADVANCED YSTEM I`
Chirp Rad r
Laser 2-D Correlator
Approved For Release 2007/07/25: CIA-RDP67B00657R000300120001-0