Friday, October 10, 2008

ASIP

IOC: 2008

Also Known As
Airborne Signals Intelligence Payload

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
Northrop Grumman

Applications
RQ-4A Global Hawk
RQ-4B Global Hawk
U-2S Dragon Lady

Family Members
ASIP-1C
ASIP-2C

Description: Airborne Signals Intelligence Payload (ASIP) is an advanced sensor being developed by Northrop-Grumman for the US Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned long-range, high-altitude, airborne surveillance system. ASIP dramatically increases signals-collection capability of airborne platforms. This advanced sensor is expected to be fielded during 2008 integrated with the RQ-4 aircraft.

High Band System Production Configuration Unit (HBS PCU) is a key subsystem of ASIP. It enables detection and identification of radar and other types of electronic devices from altitudes of up to 60,000-ft (18,000+ meters). Global Hawk carrying the HBS PCU sensor made its first flight in early January 2006.

News
US Army Guardrail Aircraft Flies with Airborne Signals Intelligence Payload

MQ-1 and MQ-9 UAS to Receive Signals Intelligence Sensor Payload

Operators

United States of America

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Friday, October 10, 2008

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