In SAGG/TVM, what data links the ground to the missile to supply steering commands?

In SAGG/TVM, what data links the ground to the missile to supply steering commands?

• A. The ground computer generates commands based on both radar and seeker track data and sends via data link to the missile.
• B. The target itself transmits steering commands to the missile.
• C. The missile's onboard autopilot operates independently without data link.
• D. The radar directly steers the missile without a data link.

Answer: (A)

In SAGG/TVM the steering commands come from a ground-based data link. The ground station fuses radar track data with the missile’s seeker data to determine the needed steering corrections, then transmits those corrections to the missile via a data link. The missile’s onboard systems use those commands to adjust its flight path and steer toward the target. This channel is essential because the target cannot transmit steering commands, and the missile relies on the ground for updated guidance rather than operating completely autonomously.

In SAGG/TVM the steering commands come from a ground-based data link. The ground station fuses radar track data with the missile’s seeker data to determine the needed steering corrections, then transmits those corrections to the missile via a data link. The missile’s onboard systems use those commands to adjust its flight path and steer toward the target. This channel is essential because the target cannot transmit steering commands, and the missile relies on the ground for updated guidance rather than operating completely autonomously.