Target Acquisition and Tracking


The Target Acquisition and Tracking system, known as TAT, comprised a triple-array sensor and computational unit. It was integrated into the G-003 Tri-Tracker manufactured by CoMar Combat Systems.

This TAT system was an intricate and advanced piece of technology. It enabled exceptional precision, even when engaging targets at considerable distances. Initially, the first sensor identified and locked onto the signatures of all potential targets within a defined zone. Subsequently, a main target was chosen, either by the user or an onboard computer. The system continued to monitor secondary signatures. The second sensor then captured data about the primary target’s location, velocity, and movements, transmitting this information to the Countermeasures Compensation Computer (C3), which was the third component of the TAT. The C3 would analyze any countermeasures employed by the target, such as jamming signals or decoy drones, and projected the target's future trajectory. The C3 continued refining its calculations until the very last moment before the Tri-Tracker discharged its weapon.

Despite certain design constraints, the TAT's effective sensor range was shorter than the maximum reach of the Tri-Tracker's weaponry. Nevertheless, the C3's capability to predict the target's flight path resulted in remarkably accurate targeting. This allowed the system to successfully eliminate vessels even when they were positioned beyond the sensor's detection range.

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