Robert O. HaugeRobert O. HaugeProgram ManagerProgram Manager

Advanced Optical SensorsAdvanced Optical SensorsMr. Robert HaugeSpecial Projects OfficeMr. Robert HaugeSpecial Projects Office

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Multifunction Electro-Opticsfor Defense of US Aircraft (MEDUSA)

Multifunction Electro-Opticsfor Defense of US Aircraft (MEDUSA)

EO Sensors

1980 2000 2020

Thre

at m

ake-

up (%

)EO/IR SAMS

Radar-only threats

RF SAMS+ EO/IR Adjuncts

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Multifunction Electro-Opticsfor Defense of US Aircraft (MEDUSA)

Multifunction Electro-Opticsfor Defense of US Aircraft (MEDUSA)

Distribution Statement A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Threat DiversityThreat DiversityAirborne Sensors

and MissilesAirborne Sensors Airborne Sensors

and Missilesand MissilesEO/IR Tracker

UpgradesEO/IR Tracker EO/IR Tracker

UpgradesUpgradesIntegrated

RF/EO SAMsIntegrated Integrated

RF/EO RF/EO SAMsSAMs

Laser Beam RidersLaser Beam RidersLaser Beam RidersMANPADS (IR SAMs)MANPADS (IR MANPADS (IR SAMsSAMs))

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MEDUSA Layered SystemMEDUSA Layered System

Search forAircraft

Search forAircraft

TrackAircraftTrack

Aircraft

MissileIn-FlightMissile

In-Flight

MissileTerminal Homing

MissileTerminal Homing Missile

Lock-onMissile

Lock-on

AcquireAircraftAcquireAircraft

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MEDUSA Layered SystemMEDUSA Layered System

Search forAircraft

Search forAircraft

TrackAircraftTrack

Aircraft

MissileIn-FlightMissile

In-Flight

MissileTerminal Homing

MissileTerminal Homing Missile

Lock-onMissileLock-on

AcquireAircraftAcquireAircraft

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MEDUSA Program OutlineMEDUSA Program OutlineTechniques &

Measurements Techniques &

Measurements

Component Technology Developments

Component Technology Developments

System Development System Development

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Measurements and TechniquesMeasurements and Techniques4Clutter Characterization4Target Signature Measurement4Target Classification Techniques4Optical Countermeasure Techniques

4Clutter Characterization4Target Signature Measurement4Target Classification Techniques4Optical Countermeasure Techniques

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Component Technology DevelopmentComponent Technology Development

4Laser Sources4Laser Sources

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Component Technology DevelopmentComponent Technology Development

4Laser Sources4Detectors4Laser Sources4Detectors

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Component Technology DevelopmentComponent Technology Development

4Laser Sources4Detectors4Compact Beam Steering

4Laser Sources4Detectors4Compact Beam Steering

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Component Technology DevelopmentComponent Technology Development

4Laser Sources4Detectors4Compact Beam Steering4IR Waveguides

4Laser Sources4Detectors4Compact Beam Steering4IR Waveguides

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System DevelopmentSystem Development

4System Design4Breadboard

System/Lab Demo4Brassboard

System/Flight Demo

4System Design4Breadboard

System/Lab Demo4Brassboard

System/Flight Demo

d R

Ttrans

Trec

Tatm

ρ, At

Ω0

Ωt

Transmitter

Target

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Dual Mode ImagingDual Mode Imaging

Wide-area MTI surveillance and high-resolution spot image

High-resolution imagery in small

spot

FUTUREFUTURETODAYTODAY

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Dual-Mode Sensing OptionsDual-Mode Sensing Options

4Zoom4“Eyeball-like”4Electronic fovea

4Zoom4“Eyeball-like”4Electronic fovea

Detector Array

Optics

Fovea

Simulation

FoveaDistribution Statement A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Distribution Statement A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Dual Mode Optical SensorDual Mode Optical Sensor