Abstract
The EQ-36 is an enhanced version of the AN/TPQ-36 firefinder radar and is currently under development. In addition to the radar itself being under development, a Radar Environment Simulator (RES) is also under development. The needs for the RES include Testing (including simulated live fire testing), Training, and support of Radar Development. A single solution to answer all of these uses will save time and money and improve soldier proficiency as well as material developer efficiency. Currently an effort is underway with the goal to develop such a multi-use RES. In the past, firefinder RES devices have focused on a subset of these uses and have not attempted to address the broad range of multiple uses targeted by this program. In addition to supporting the EQ-36 RES needs, this RES development effort will strive to maximize reuse of the RES for other firefinder radar models. This paper will provide details on the approach taken as well as status at the time of the symposium.
