AN/TPX-42 PIDP IFF equipment (United States), Intelligence systems - Direction-finding

Description
The Programmable Indicator Data Processor (PIDP) is an advanced sophisticated version of the AN/TPX-42 secondary radar system which was built for US Air Force, Navy and civil ATC. This latest state-of-the-art version designated AN/TPX-42A(V)10 is a secondary radar system comprising interrogator/receiver, data processor and display equipment installed in over 100 AN/FPN-47, AN/GPN-12, AN/GPN-20 and AN/FPS-67D airport surveillance radars. The heart of the PIDP, which provides a significant automated extension of existing ATC capabilities, is a newly developed programmable digital processing system which will provide the controller with more useful information consisting of flight identification, aircraft type, altitude and groundspeed. The PIDP system utilises a NOVA 3 mini-computer (utilising only 26,000 words of programmed storage), new vertical displays (OD-153/T) and/or indicator modification kits (OD-152/T or OD-152A/T) to upgrade existing OD58 and OD58A indicators to accept programmable features. A newer version, designated AN/TPX-42A, is in production for the new US Navy amphibious assault ships (LHA and LHD series).

Status
Over 320 basic AN/TPX-42 military and civil systems were built by Telephonics' Command Systems Division and are presently in place at various sites in the USA and overseas bases as well as all US Navy aircraft carriers. Basic and programmable versions of the AN/TPX-42 have been supplied to the civil/military authorities of Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Iran, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Spain and Taiwan.

The complete article appears in the following publication:
Publication Title Jane's C4I Systems
Publication date Sep 01, 2005
Section Intelligence systems - Direction-finding
Publication synopsis From strategic command to tactical battle management, Jane's C4I Systems provides the latest information on the systems that support the command-and-control and the intelligence operations of countries around the world. Each entry provides detailed and accurate descriptions of the system or equipment, development and operational status, technical specifications for appraisal and comparison, and manufacturer details to aid procurement.
Key contents include
  • Command information systems
  • Communications systems
  • Intelligence-gathering systems
  • Computing systems both software and hardware
  • Manufacturers'contact details
Different sections provide in-depth detail covering
  • An Nomenclature Matrix
  • Analysis
  • Command Information Systems - Air
  • Command Information Systems - C2 Facilities
  • Command Information Systems - Joint
  • Command Information Systems - Land
  • Command Information Systems - Maritime
  • Communication Systems - Air
  • Communication Systems - Joint
  • Communication Systems - Land
  • Communication Systems - Maritime
  • Communication Systems - Satellite
  • Computing - Software
  • Computing - Terminals And Workstations
  • Contractors
  • Intelligence Systems - Analysis And Support
  • Intelligence Systems - Direction-Finding
  • Intelligence Systems - Imagery Intelligence
  • Intelligence Systems - Signals Intelligence
  • Intelligence Systems - Surveillance And Reconnaissance
  • Radar/Frequency Wavelength Table

You may purchase a full subscription to this service through the Jane’s Online Catalogue.

About Jane’s
With more than 100 years of experience, Jane’s, an IHS company, holds an unrivalled reputation for the reliability, accuracy and impartiality of our information and advice, trusted and relied upon by business, government and military decision-makers worldwide.

In the specialist fields of defence, security, public safety, transport and law enforcement, Jane’s intelligence is a ‘must have’ resource for our clients, who can trust our intelligence over that from any other open source.

Purchase Information

More information about AN/TPX-42 PIDP IFF equipment (United States) is offered by Jane’s Information Group as part of its Jane's C4I Systems subscription service, available in both hardcopy and electronic formats.

Use this form to find out how to subscribe.