ATARS
Advanced Tactical Air Reconnaissance System

The Advanced Tactical Air Reconnaissance System [ATARS] is intended to provide real-, near-real-time, manned penetrating tactical reconnaissance aboard Hornets for sea or expeditionary land-based operations. The reconnaissance system is a self-contained sensor suite that, when upgraded will be capable of gathering both wide-area coverage and point-target reconnaissance imagery during all-weather conditions. A data link would allow aircrew to transmit imagery to a ground-based image processing station while returning to home base,

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• ATARS - Advanced Tactical Air Reconnaissance System
• CAN ATARS FIX AMERICA'S TACTICAL RECONNAISSANCE VACUUM? by Major Mark E. Marek Conference Group Nine LtCol Sorrell Dr. Jacobsen 18 April 1995 United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College Marine Corps University