Standoff Precision ID in 3-D (SPI-3D)

Program Manager: Dr. Monte Turner (STO)

Vision:

The United States must have a day-night, all weather ISR capability to detect, localize, identify and rapidly engage ground targets. The sensor, mounted on a variety of platforms, must be able to rapidly identify the target with sufficient certainty so that weapons release authority can be granted under strict rules of engagement. The geolocation of the target should be able to support a wide variety of precision guided weapons, and the degree of clarity and precision for target ID should be such that vehicle-unique features can be distinguished with a high degree of confidence. The platform should have the capability of operating at long standoff distances so that there is minimal risk to its survivability and should be able to achieve the required precision despite weather or environmental obscuration conditions. The figure below shows how the SPI-3D system operates to support these capabilities.