New joint STARS program director named by electronic systems division. (Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System) (News from Washington)

Microwave Journal, October, 1989 by Green, Gerald

New Joint STARS Program Director Named by Electronic Systems Division

Col. Harry C. Heimple has been selected as the new program director for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) by the Air Force Systems Command's Electronic Systems Division. Col. Heimple has been assigned as Joint STARS deputy program director since September 1988. He replaces Col. John J. Colligan, who retired from the Air Force after 27 years of service.

Joint STARS, a $7.7 B airborne radar program, is designed to detect and track moving or stationary targets while flying in friendly airspace. It offers a panoramic view of a battle area, from the front lines to the second echelon of troops.

The radar associated with Joint STARS can distinguish...

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