Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) System
Mission
The Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) system is the replacement for all Joint Combat Search and Rescue radios for aircrew and special forces, to support survival, evasion, and personnel recovery operations. It provides secure two-way over-the-horizon, near real time data communications, precise military Global Positioning System (GPS), and increased radio frequencies and modes of communications over existing radios.
Description
CSEL provides Multi-Function -- voice and secure data with six programmable UHF voice, Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Low Probability of Exploitation (LPE), four fixed line-of-sight Ultra High Freguency (UHF) frequencies, one Search And Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) System unsecured data frequency, 23 pre-programmed messages, Multi-Band/Broadband -- Very High Frequnecy (VHF)/UHF, and Military GPS, Selective Availability/Anti-spoofing Module (SAASM)
Specifications
General Characteristics: Joint Combat Search and Rescue Radio
Primary Function: Safe Personnel Recovery
Contractors: Boeing Company
Initial Operational Capability: January 2006
Full Operational Capability: November 2009
Program Status
Air Force Acquisition Category III
Program Office Description
Aircrew Systems (PMA-202) includes all systems that directly support the aircrew and troops or passengers in the performance of their missions, and consist of the functional components, internal and external interfaces, and the environment to optimize human performance, protection and sustainment in aviation operations.
Point of Contact
Naval Air Systems Command
AIR 1.0 Public Affairs Officer
47123 Buse Road, Bldg 2272, Rm 353
Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547
(301) 757-8058
Program Manager