Note: Starting in FY 1996, PE 0603438F, Satellite Systems Survivability, was transferred to this PE as Project 4400. Also, Project 4599 was previously called
Project 0003, Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology. However, in FY 1996, this project was moved to PE 0603302F, Space and Missile Launch Technology, and renamed Launch Vehicle Technology to allow for Air Force investigation of all reusable and expendable launch technologies. The only funds remaining in Project 0003 in
PE 0603401F were the funds added by Congress specifically for Reusable Launch Vehicle technology. To avoid confusion with Project 0003, Launch Vehicle Technology,
in PE 0603302F, Project 0003 in PE 0603401F was renumbered Project 4599, keeping its Reusable Launch Vehicle title.
(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification: This Advanced Technology Development program develops and demonstrates advanced spacecraft
technologies through integrated ground, flight, and space demonstrations. The broad goals of the program are to decrease the time for innovative space technology to be
transitioned to the warfighter and to reduce the associated development costs and risks of future Air Force space-based systems. Developmental efforts are focused on six
high-payoff, satellite technology areas: (1) reusable launch vehicle technologies; (2) advanced space structures and structural controls; (3) hardened space electronics and
satellite control software; (4) advanced passive/active space-based sensors and satellite communications; (5) compact, low-cost space power and thermal management; and
(6) satellite survivability. Note: Congress added $46 million in FY 1996 ($25 million for Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) technology, $20 million for Microsat
development, and $1 million for Miniature Threat Reporting System) plus $37 million in FY 1997 ($10 million for RLV technology, $25 million for Microsat development,
and $2 million for Miniature Threat Reporting System) which explains the perceived decrease in FYs 1998 and out. In FYs 1999 and out, additional emphasis has been
placed on evolutionary growth in space technologies.
(U) B. Program Change Summary ($ in Thousands):
|
FY 1996 |
FY 1997 |
FY 1998 |
FY 1999 |
Total
Cost | |
| (U) Previous President's Budget | 71,629 | 39,637 | 44,942 | 48,044 | Cont |
| (U) Appropriated Value | 78,627 | 76,637 | |||
| (U) Adjustments to Appropriated Value | |||||
| a. Congressional/General Reductions | -1,593 | -1,656 | |||
| b. SBIR | -1,640 | -1,694 | |||
| c. Omnibus/Other Above Threshold Reprogrammings | -1,573 | -72 | |||
| d. Below Threshold Reprogrammings | -1,365 | ||||
| (U) Current Budget Submit/FY 1998 PB | 72,456 | 73,215 | 40,846 | 44,679 | Cont |
(U) Change Summary Explanation:
Funding: Changes to this PE since the previous President's Budget are due to budget constraints and priorities within the Science and Technology (S&T) Program.
Schedule: Not Applicable.
Technical: Not Applicable.
(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary: Not Applicable.
(U) D. Schedule Profile: Not Applicable.
(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification: This project demonstrates advanced composite structures and structural control technologies for future Air
Force space and missile systems. Prior to FY 1995, the Air Force relied on Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) funding to address its needs in this technology
area. As BMDO budgets have declined, so has their funding in this area, necessitating an increased Air Force investment to maintain critical spacecraft structures and
controls technologies. Advanced space structure component efforts focus on the demonstration of new composite structure technologies. The goal is to significantly
improve the payload mass fraction and reduce overall spacecraft fabrication time and cost. This project also pays for the development of advanced passive and active
spacecraft structural control technologies. Structural vibration and shock suppression technologies are intended to significantly enhance space platform stability, improving
the focusing/imaging ability of space-based optical components such as focal plane arrays developed in Project 3784 or solar cells developed in Project 682J.
(U) FY 1996 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $570 | Develop advanced composite spacecraft structures. |
| (U) Completed fabrication of the all-composite satellite structure to be flown on MightySat-1 demonstrator, showing 30-50 percent weight savings. | |
| (U) $569 | Develop advanced spacecraft structural controls technology. |
| (U) Prepared the non-pyrotechnic release device technology demonstration experiment for flight on MightySat-1 demonstrator. | |
| (U) $1,139 | Total |
(U) FY 1997 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $484 | Develop advanced composite spacecraft structures technology. |
| (U) Develop preliminary design of next generation composite satellite structure for future space applications like the MilSatCom program. | |
| (U) $574 | Develop advanced spacecraft structural controls technology. |
| (U) Complete first phase of technology demonstration program to isolate sensitive payloads from vibrations during launch. | |
| (U) $1,058 | Total |
(U) FY 1998 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $100 | Develop advanced composite spacecraft structures technology. |
| (U) Support lightweight, rollup solar array flight demonstration. | |
| (U) $887 | Develop advanced spacecraft structural controls technology. |
| (U) Initiate second phase of technology demonstration program to isolate sensitive payloads from vibrations during launch. | |
| (U) Support flight experiment of a stable, precision optical platform. | |
| (U) $987 | Total |
(U) FY 1999 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $1,212 | Develop advanced composite spacecraft structures technology. |
| (U) Initiate the cryogenic propellant tank experiment. | |
| (U) Initiate space-based lightweight antenna structure flight experiment. | |
| (U) $1,332 | Develop advanced spacecraft structural controls technology. |
| (U) Continue technology demonstration program to isolate sensitive payloads from vibrations during launch. | |
| (U) Continue precision optical platform experiment. | |
| (U) $2,544 | Total |
(U) B. Program Change Summary ($ in Thousands):
|
FY 1996 |
FY 1997 |
FY 1998 |
FY 1999 |
Total
Cost | |
| (U) Previous President's Budget | 1,139 | 1,105 | 1,841 | 2,599 | Cont |
| (U) Current Budget Submit/FY 1998 PB | 1,139 | 1,058 | 987 | 2,544 | Cont |
(U) Change Summary Explanation:
Funding: Changes to this project since the previous President's Budget are due to budget constraints and priorities within the Science and Technology (S&T)
Program.
Schedule: Not Applicable.
Technical: Not Applicable.
(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary:
(U) Related Activities:
(U) PE 0602102F, Materials.
(U) PE 0602601F, Phillips Laboratory.
(U) PE 0603218C, Research and Support.
(U) PE 0603302F, Space and Missile Launch Technology.
(U) This project has been coordinated through the Project Reliance process to harmonize efforts and eliminate duplication.
(U) D. Schedule Profile: Not Applicable.
(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification: This project funds the demonstration and evaluation of electronic hardware and software. Improved space-qualifiable electronics and software for data and signal processing are to be more interchangeable, interoperable, and standardized. This project sponsors the demonstration
of space-qualified circuits such as Very High Speed Integrated Circuit (VHSIC)-based components, wafer scale integration (WSI) packages, electronic processors, and
reusable standardized satellite control software. In the near-term, this project's work concentrates on converting (i.e., hardening) commercial data and signal processor
technologies for use in Air Force space systems. Advanced electronic packaging technologies that reduce weight and volume are being developed for military space
applications. Space data processor technologies like the Advanced Technology Insertion Module (ATIM 32-bit) technology are developed and demonstrated. The
Advanced Spaceborne Computer Module (ASCM), ATIM's 16-bit predecessor, is currently baselined into 65 DoD, NASA, and commercial programs. Also developed and
demonstrated are space signal processor technologies like the Hardened Ada Signal Processor (HASP) program. Low-cost, easily modifiable software and hardware
architectures for ground control, satellite components, and autonomous satellite operations are developed. The Multi-mission Advanced Ground Intelligent Control
(MAGIC) program in this project has developed a low-cost, flexible architecture for satellite control and mission operations. In the long-term, this project area focuses on
developing an integrated avionics-like architecture for satellites where high-speed data busses centralize many of the functions now distributed on the spacecraft.
Additionally, this project demonstrates very low-power electronics allowing dramatic size, weight, and power reductions for future Air Force Space applications.
(U) FY 1996 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $6,291 | Develop space-qualifiable, advanced low-power, hardened data processors and memory technologies. |
| (U) Fabricated engineering model of standard satellite computer to improve functionality and performance of data processors. | |
| (U) Developed fully capable operating system and applications software environment using desktop computer and hardware-in-the-loop. | |
| (U) $1,000 | Develop space-qualifiable, hardened signal processor electronics and standard electronics devices. |
| (U) Fabricated digital signal processor in bulk silicon. | |
| (U) Demonstrated functionality and performance of space-qualifiable digital signal processor using commercial hardware/software tools. | |
| (U) $1,150 | Develop space-qualifiable, advanced mixed-signal electronics packaging technology using commercial technology. |
| (U) Demonstrated two-fold increase in density and two-fold decrease in cost to space-qualified, high-density electronic interconnections. | |
| (U) Integrated plastic/non-hermetic and three-dimensional (3-D) packaging technologies into a space demonstration. | |
| (U) $900 | Develop astrodynamic routines and reusable, space-standardized satellite operations software. |
| (U) Enhanced Multi-mission Advanced Ground Intelligent Control (MAGIC) software to provide operator assistance in known-anomaly resolution. | |
| (U) Installed the MAGIC software system in the Falcon AFB, CO, Demonstration Laboratory. | |
| (U) Continued software support of the command and control system upgrade. | |
| (U) $900 | Develop space-qualifiable, standard microelectronic components. |
| (U) Fabricated and ground-tested space-qualifiable 2,000 gate, field-programmable gate array. | |
| (U) Demonstrated programmability of 8,000 gate, field-programmable gate array using commercial hardware/software tools. | |
| (U) $10,241 | Total |
(U) FY 1997 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $6,722 | Develop space-qualifiable, advanced low-power, hardened data processors and memory technologies. |
| (U) Fabricate space-qualifiable 32-bit processor-based computers and demonstrate the full range of performance capabilities. | |
| (U) Design an advanced high throughput, low-power data processor-based on commercial technology. | |
| (U) $1,242 | Develop space-qualifiable, hardened signal processor electronics technologies. |
| (U) Fabricate silicon on insulator (SOI) version of space-qualifiable digital signal processor. | |
| (U) Evaluate the ability of both bulk silicon and SOI version of the digital signal processor to perform in the space environment. | |
| (U) $1,337 | Develop space-qualifiable, advanced, mixed-signal electronics packaging technology such as three-dimensional (3-D) wafer scale integration. |
| (U) Demonstrate integrated sensor processing 3-D electronics assembly in robust space-qualifiable configuration. | |
| (U) Demonstrate improved multi-chip module technology by constructing a complex multi-processor system. | |
| (U) $2,483 | Develop astrodynamic routines and reusable, space-standardized satellite operations software. |
| (U) Continue enhancing multi-mission advanced ground intelligent control software to provide operator assistance with unknown anomaly resolution and expand to include independent decision making capability. | |
| (U) Continue developing technology for an artificial intelligence satellite operator system. | |
| (U) Integrate and test autonomous satellite operations software system technologies. | |
| (U) Continue software support of the satellite command and control system upgrade. | |
| (U) $191 | Design and develop space-qualifiable silicon components using advanced micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) techniques. |
| Evaluate the compatibility of fabrication and packaging processes for highly integrated MEMS/electronics components able to operate in the space environment. | |
| Design advanced experimental MEMS devices and demonstrate their performance in a space environment. | |
| (U) $11,975 | Total |
(U) FY 1998 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $6,899 | Develop space-qualifiable, advanced low-power, hardened data processors and memory technologies. |
| (U) Complete space-qualifiable 32-bit processor-based computers and demonstrate the full range of performance capabilities. | |
| (U) Continue design of an advanced high throughput, low-power data processor-based on commercial technology. | |
| (U) $1,213 | Develop space-qualifiable, hardened signal processor electronics technologies. |
| (U) Complete current design of silicon on insulator (SOI) version of space-qualifiable digital signal processor. | |
| (U) Complete evaluation of the ability of both bulk silicon and SOI version of the digital signal processor to perform in the space environment. | |
| (U) $1,787 | Develop space-qualifiable, advanced, mixed-signal electronics packaging technology such as three-dimensional (3-D) wafer scale integration. |
| (U) Continue integrated sensor processing 3-D electronics assembly in robust space-qualifiable configuration. | |
| (U) Continue improved multi-chip module technology by constructing a complex multi-processor system. | |
| (U) $2,835 | Develop astrodynamic routines and reusable, space-standardized satellite operations software. |
| (U) Continue enhancing multi-mission advanced ground intelligent control software to provide operator assistance with unknown anomaly resolution and expand to include independent decision making capability. | |
| (U) Complete technology for an intelligent satellite operator system and initiate automated intelligent machine learning system. | |
| (U) Integrate and test autonomous satellite operations software system technologies; initiate integrated applications of modeling and simulation technologies. | |
| (U) Continue software support of the satellite command and control system upgrade; initiate software engineering effort for space system specific applications. | |
| (U) $898 | Design and develop space-qualifiable silicon components using advanced micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) techniques. |
| Continue to evaluate the compatibility of fabrication and packaging processes for highly integrated MEMS/electronics components able to operate in the space environment. | |
| Complete design advanced experimental MEMS devices and demonstrate their performance in a space environment. | |
| (U) $13,632 | Total |
(U) FY 1999 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $5,253 | Develop space-qualifiable, advanced low-power, hardened data processors and memory technologies. |
| (U) Expand commercial electronics to space electronics production. | |
| (U) Continue to design an advanced high throughput, low-power data processor-based on commercial technology. | |
| (U) $920 | Develop space-qualifiable, hardened signal processor electronics technologies. |
| (U) Continue developing integrated space computer version of advanced digital signal processor to perform in the space environment. | |
| (U) Initiate development of advanced next-generation digital signal processing technology and scaleable multi-processor arrays. | |
| (U) $1,677 | Develop space-qualifiable, advanced, mixed-signal electronics packaging technology such as three-dimensional (3-D) wafer scale integration. |
| (U) Continue integrated sensor processing 3-D electronics assembly in robust space-qualifiable configuration; test in space environment. | |
| (U) Continue improved multi-chip module technology by constructing a complex multi-processor system; test in space environment. | |
| (U) $2,945 | Develop astrodynamic routines and reusable, space-standardized satellite operations software. |
| (U) Continue enhancing multi-mission advanced ground intelligent control software to provide operator assistance with unknown anomaly resolution and expand to include independent decision making capability. | |
| (U) Continue developing technology for an automated intelligent satellite operations system. | |
| (U) Continue to integrate and test autonomous satellite operations software system technologies using space system software engineering techniques. | |
| (U) Continue software support of the satellite command and control system upgrade. | |
| (U) $1,307 | Design and develop space-qualifiable silicon components using advanced micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) techniques. |
| (U) Continue to evaluate the compatibility of fabrication and packaging processes for highly integrated MEMS/electronics components able to operate in the space environment. | |
| (U) Test advanced experimental MEMS devices and demonstrate their performance in space flight tests. | |
| (U) $934 | Develop real-time space simulation for training and CONOPs. |
| (U) Enhance simulation architecture for real time and variable fidelity operations. | |
| (U) Advance bus health and status models for autonomous operations. | |
| (U) Upgrade fidelity of surveillance payload models. | |
| (U) $13,036 | Total |
(U) B. Program Change Summary ($ in Thousands):
|
FY 1996 |
FY 1997 |
FY 1998 |
FY 1999 |
Total
Cost | |
| (U) Previous President's Budget | 10,241 | 12,538 | 13,325 | 12,786 | Cont |
| (U) Current Budget Submit/FY 1998 PB | 10,241 | 11,975 | 13,632 | 13,036 | Cont |
(U) Change Summary Explanation:
Funding: Changes to this project since the previous President's Budget are due to budget constraints and priorities within the Science and Technology (S&T)
Program.
Schedule: Not Applicable.
Technical: Not Applicable.
(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary:
(U) Related Activities:
(U) PE 0303601F, MILSTAR Satellite Communications System.
(U) PE 0305160F, Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP).
(U) PE 0602601F, Phillips Laboratory.
(U) PE 0603311F, Ballistic Missile Technology.
(U) PE 0603215C, Limited Defense System.
(U) PE 0603218C, Research and Support.
(U) PE 0603226E, Experimental Evaluation of Major Innovative Technologies.
(U) PE 0604609F, Reliability and Maintainability Technology Insertion Program (RAMTIP).
(U) This project has been coordinated through the Project Reliance process to harmonize efforts and eliminate duplication.
(U) D. Schedule Profile: Not Applicable.
(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification: This project funds the development of military space-based ground surveillance and satellite
communication technologies. The project's work focuses on advancing space-based applications of commercial sensors and communication technologies while
improving the performance, schedule, maturity, cost, and/or risk reduction. The focus of the space sensor effort is to meet spaceborne sensor needs for national missile
defense and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. The focus of the satellite communications effort is to develop radio frequency (RF) technologies
for future military, intra-space, and space-ground communication systems. This project seeks to improve affordability, reliability, and performance while significantly
reducing space sensor and satellite communication size, weight, cost, and cooling and power requirements.
(U) FY 1996 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $2,251 | Develop space-based reconnaissance/surveillance sensor technology to meet high priority Air Force needs. |
| (U) Evaluated and delivered large format focal plane arrays for mid-wave infrared applications. | |
| (U) Evaluated performance of advanced signal processing algorithms for surveillance sensors. | |
| (U) Assessed operational utility of candidate space-based surveillance technologies. | |
| (U) $300 | Develop satellite communication technology which supports space communications needs. |
| (U) Assessed commercial communication technology for transition to military systems. | |
| (U) $2,551 | Total |
(U) FY 1997 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $2,138 | Develop space-based reconnaissance/surveillance sensor technology to meet Air Force high priority needs. |
| (U) Conduct design study for dual-band space-based reconnaissance sensors for missile defense applications. | |
| (U) Investigate efforts to increase yield and reliability of large format infrared focal plane arrays. | |
| (U) Evaluate performance of advanced signal processing algorithms for surveillance sensors. | |
| (U) Assess operational utility of candidate space-based surveillance technologies. | |
| (U) $285 | Develop satellite communication technology which supports space communications needs. |
| (U) Continue assessing commercial communication technology for transition to military systems. | |
| (U) $2,423 | Total |
(U) FY 1998 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $2,522 | Develop space-based reconnaissance/surveillance sensor technology to meet Air Force high priority needs. |
| (U) Continue design studies for dual-band space-based reconnaissance sensors for missile defense applications. | |
| (U) Continue to investigate efforts to increase yield and reliability of large format infrared focal plane arrays. | |
| (U) Continue to evaluate the performance of advanced signal processing algorithms for surveillance sensors. | |
| (U) Continue to assess the operational utility of candidate space-based surveillance technologies. | |
| (U) $326 | Develop satellite communication technology which supports space communications needs. |
| (U) Complete assessment of commercial communication technology for transition to military systems. | |
| (U) $2,848 | Total |
(U) FY 1999 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $2,916 | Develop space-based reconnaissance/surveillance sensor technology to meet Air Force high priority needs. |
| (U) Continue design studies for dual-band space-based reconnaissance sensors for missile defense applications. | |
| (U) Continue to investigate efforts to increase yield and reliability of large format infrared focal plane arrays. | |
| (U) Conduct evaluation and design of large format quantum well focal plane arrays. | |
| (U) Continue to evaluate the performance of advanced signal processing algorithms for surveillance sensors. | |
| (U) Continue to assess the operational utility of candidate space-based surveillance technologies. | |
| (U) $379 | Develop satellite communication technology which supports space communications needs. |
| (U) Initiate development of high-speed, low-power communication ship sets and digital high-speed rapid acquisition modems for satellite communication applications | |
| (U) $3,295 | Total |
(U) B. Program Change Summary ($ in Thousands):
|
FY 1996 |
FY 1997 |
FY 1998 |
FY 1999 |
Total
Cost | |
| (U) Previous President's Budget | 2,551 | 2,547 | 2,784 | 3,249 | Cont |
| (U) Current Budget Submit/FY 1998 PB | 2,551 | 2,423 | 2,848 | 3,295 | Cont |
(U) Change Summary Explanation:
Funding: Changes to this project since the previous President's Budget are due to budget constraints and priorities within the Science and Technology (S&T)
Program.
Schedule: Not Applicable.
Technical: Not Applicable.
(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary:
(U) Related Activities:
(U) PE 0303601F, MILSTAR Satellite Communications System.
(U) PE 0602601F, Phillips Laboratory.
(U) PE 0602702F, Command/Control/Communication Technology.
(U) PE 0603226E, Experimental Evaluation of Major Innovative Technologies.
(U) PE 0604711F, Extremely High Frequency Satellite Communications Research and Development.
(U) This project has been coordinated through the Project Reliance process to harmonize efforts and eliminate duplication.
(U) D. Schedule Profile: Not Applicable.
(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification: The Integrated Space Technology Demonstration (ISTD) program provides for the integration of government and commercially developed technologies onto satellites. The ISTD seeks to demonstrate the value of these new technologies to address new space tactics, techniques, procedures, doctrine, and possibly revolutionize future acquisitions of DoD space systems. The ISTD program will enhance commercial and civil space assets in a cost-effective manner, allowing the warfighter to assess the utility of new space technologies through leveraging opportunities and, when required, through space flight demonstration of this new program.
The highly successful Technology for Autonomous Operational Survivability (TAOS) satellite was the first of the ISTD series. TAOS was launched in March 1994 and is currently demonstrating advanced warfighter concepts and the viability of advanced computers, autonomous navigation hardware/software, laser sensors, radar sensors, and data busses in space. TAOS has allowed operators and users, for the first time, to directly conduct space exercises in conjunction with the Phillips Laboratory (PL).
In FY 1995, the ISTD program office initiated a cooperative agreement with NASA's small satellite technology program to leverage existing NASA research and
development efforts with Air Force funding and technologies. PL agreed to integrate an S-band transmitter on a NASA satellite which would allow command, control, and
reception of imaging payload data from mobile ground stations controlled by the warfighter. A second major FY 1995 effort was an evaluation to determine what were the
right technologies to fly on the first mission. From this study, it was determined that the mission focus for the advanced space technology demonstration would be a
commercially leveraged program focusing on a hyperspectral imaging sensor with automatic target recognition. In general, the ISTD series of space technology
demonstrations will allow users to assess new space technologies, which, when integrated, will become technology options for space systems.
(U) FY 1996 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $2,981 | Perform the TAOS flight demonstration. |
| (U) Performed TAOS mission data analysis and continued the navigator, laser, and radar sensor experimentation with user operators. | |
| (U) $4,264 | Conduct ISTD program: Clark and Warfighter-1. |
| (U) Integrated and tested an S-band transmitter on NASA's Clark demonstrator spacecraft. | |
| (U) Fabricated, assembled, integrated, and tested the Clark spacecraft mobile ground station equipment. | |
| (U) Released final Request for Proposal (RFP) for Warfighter-1 (Integrated Space Technology Flight-1). |
| (U) $ 993 | Develop algorithim for integrated satellite payloads and mission utility. |
| (U) Completed satellite and environmental effects simulation software interfaces and demonstrated real-time throughput. |
| (U) $18,530 | Develop and demonstrate miniaturized space technologies |
| (U) Identified appropriate technologies and conducted mission evaluations to determine best mission for this technology. | |
| (U) $26,768 | Total |
(U) FY 1997 ($ in Thousands):
(U)
$1,433
Complete the Technology for Autonomous Operational Survivability (TAOS) flight demonstration.
(U) Complete TAOS mission data analysis and deliver final report.
(U) De-orbit TAOS spacecraft, dispense mission unique equipment/software, and close out contract.
(U) $11,567
Conduct Integrated Space Technology Demonstration (ISTD) demonstration series program.
(U) Continue joint Air Force-NASA on-orbit technology assessments and data collection.
(U) Complete demonstrator spacecraft long lead-time hardware fabrication.
(U) Begin design, fabrication, integration, and test of payload.
(U) $ 956
Develop algorithm for integrated satellite payloads, mission utility, and system engineering.
(U) Establish real-time connectivity to operational test and evaluation environments.
(U) $23,891
Develop and demonstrate miniaturized space technologies
(U) Select a mission and develop component technologies for the Clementine 2 microsatellite technology development
(U) $37,847
Total
(U) FY 1998 ($ in Thousands):
(U) $
400
Continue joint Air Force-NASA on-orbit technology assessments, data collection, and algorithm development (Clark spacecraft mission).
(U)
$17,390
Conduct ISTD demonstration series program, Warfighter 1.
(U) Continue development of target detection payload.
(U) Continue design, fabrication, integration, and test of payload and spacecraft.
(U) Procure long lead items for launch vehicle integration requirements.
(U) $ 998
Develop algorithm for integrated satellite payloads, mission utility, and system engineering.
(U) Complete satellite and environmental effects simulation software interfaces and demonstrate real-time throughput.
(U) $18,788
Total
(U) FY 1999 ($ in Thousands):
(U)
$100
Complete joint Air Force-NASA on-orbit technology assessments, data collection, and algorithm development.
Close out mission operations and prepare final report.
(U) $20,258
Conduct Integrated Space Technology Demonstration series program.
(U) Conduct system level test of payload with spacecraft.
(U) Ship spacecraft to launch site and begin spacecraft to launch vehicle integration.
(U) Begin mission operations.
(U) $20,358
Total
(U) B. Program Change Summary ($ in Thousands):
|
FY 1996 |
FY 1997 |
FY 1998 |
FY 1999 |
Total
Cost | |
| (U) Previous President's Budget | 24,441 | 14,604 | 18,509 | 20,187 | Cont |
| (U) Current Budget Submit/FY 1998 PB | 26,768 | 37,847 | 18,788 | 20,358 | Cont |
(U) Change Summary Explanation:
Funding: Changes to this project since the previous President's Budget are due to budget constraints and priorities within the Science and Technology (S&T)
Program.
Schedule: Not Applicable.
Technical: Not Applicable.
(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary:
(U) Related Activities:
(U) PE 0602601F, Phillips Laboratory.
(U) PE 0603605F, Advanced Weapons Technology.
(U) This project has been coordinated through the Project Reliance process to harmonize efforts and eliminate duplication.
(U) D. Schedule Profile: Not Applicable.
Note: Starting in FY 1996, PE 0603438F, Satellite Systems Survivability, was transferred to this PE as Project 4400.
(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification: This project funds the development and demonstration of technologies required to assure operation of U.S.
space assets in potentially hostile warfighting environments. Work performed includes assessment of critical components, subsystems, and systems' threat susceptibility
and vulnerability. This project also develops technologies to mitigate identified vulnerabilities. Further, technology options are developed and demonstrated to support
balanced satellite protection strategies for detecting, avoiding, and operating in a hostile space environment. Efforts under this project will be closely integrated with
exploratory space technologies such as those developed under PE 0602601F, Project 8809, and advanced space technologies developed under this PE in Projects 1026,
2181, 3784, and 682J. Where appropriate, end products include integrated demonstrations with technologies developed in Project 3834. Through this project, the Air Force
assumes responsibility for critical spacecraft survivability technology from the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO).
(U) FY 1996 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $925 | Assess selected directed energy weapon threat environment susceptibility/vulnerability of critical space-based sensor and communications subsystems. |
| (U) Performed sensor laser jamming model refinements and vulnerability assessments. | |
| (U) Performed sensor radio frequency susceptibility evaluations. | |
| (U) Performed communication subsystems disruption/degradation modeling and susceptibility evaluations. | |
| (U) Initiated ground-based observations of vulnerability to spacecraft-environment interaction threat. | |
| (U) $2,037 | Select candidate radio frequency/high-powered microwave detector technologies for threat warning sensor development. |
| (U) Developed miniaturized radar warning detector. | |
| (U) Evaluated communication intrusion/interference detection technologies. | |
| (U) Evaluated high-power microwave detection concepts. | |
| (U) Developed/integrated sensor signal processor design. | |
| (U) $75 | Evaluate candidate directed energy weapon sensor jamming protection techniques for critical sensor optical components. |
| (U) Assessed candidate radio frequency mitigation techniques for optical sensors. | |
| (U) $3,037 | Total |
(U) FY 1997 ($ in Thousands):
(U)
$1,146
Assess selected directed energy weapon threat environment susceptibility/vulnerability of critical space-based sensor and communications
subsystems.
(U) Perform analytical and experimental verification of selected laser and radio frequency jamming sensor protection techniques.
(U) Perform analytical and experimental verification of radio frequency interference mitigation techniques for advanced space
communication technologies.
(U) Complete ground-based observations of vulnerability to spacecraft-environment interaction threat.
(U) $3,766
Perform radio frequency/high-powered microwave (HPM) threat warning space-based sensors testing.
(U) Integrate radar warning, intrusion/interference, and high powered microwave detector concepts.
(U) Optimize/integrate spacecraft signal processor designs.
(U) Test integrated radio frequency/high-powered microwave threat warning sensor.
(U) $440
Select, for evaluation, laser weapon detector technologies for satellites in hostile environments.
(U) Develop and evaluate selected pulsed laser detection concepts.
(U) $426
Evaluate and demonstrate directed energy weapon space sensor and communications jamming protection techniques.
(U) Demonstrate satellite communication subsystem front-end radio frequency protection devices.
(U) $5,778
Total
(U) FY 1998 ($ in Thousands):
(U) FY 1999 ($ in Thousands):
(U)
$592
Perform susceptibility/vulnerability assessments of critical space-based subsystems to ambient/enhanced space environments and directed
energy weapon threats.
(U) Assess hostile/stressing environment impact on subsystem performance parameters.
(U) Develop criteria and technical requirements for effects mitigation and subsystem protection.
(U) Evaluate protection implications of selected advanced spacecraft technologies.
(U) $592
Total
(U) $
582
Continue susceptibility/vulnerability assessments of critical space-based subsystems to ambient/enhanced space environments and directed
energy weapon threats.
(U) Assess hostile/stressing environment impact on subsystem performance parameters.
(U) Develop criteria and technical requirements for effects mitigation and subsystem protection.
(U) Evaluate protection implications of selected advanced spacecraft technologies.
(U) $582
Total
(U) B. Program Change Summary ($ in Thousands):
|
FY 1996 |
FY 1997 |
FY 1998 |
FY 1999 |
Total
Cost | |
| (U) Previous President's Budget | 3,037 | 4,049 | 3,599 | 3,445 | Cont |
| (U) Current Budget Submit/FY 1998 PB | 3,037 | 5,778 | 592 | 582 | Cont |
(U) Change Summary Explanation:
Funding: Changes in this project since the previous President's Budget are due to budget constraints and priorities within the Science and Technology (S&T)
Program.
Schedule: Not Applicable.
Technical: Not Applicable.
(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary:
(U) Related Activities:
(U) PE 0602102F, Materials.
(U) PE 0602601F, Phillips Laboratory.
(U) PE 0603410F, Space Systems Environmental Interactions Technology.
(U) PE 0603605F, Advanced Weapons Technology.
(U) This project has been coordinated through the Project Reliance process to harmonize efforts and eliminate duplication.
(U) D. Schedule Profile: Not Applicable.
| COST ($ In Thousands) | FY 1996 Actual | FY 1997 Estimate | FY 1998 Estimate | FY 1999 Estimate | FY 2000 Estimate | FY 2001 Estimate | FY 2002 Estimate | FY 2003 Estimate | Cost to Complete | Total Cost |
| 4599 | Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology | 23,500 | 9,579 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TBD | TBD |
Note: This project was previously called Project 0003, Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology. However, in FY 1996, this project was moved to PE 0603302F, Space and
Missile Launch Technology, and renamed Launch Vehicle Technology to allow for Air Force investigation of all reusable and expendable launch technologies. The only
funds remaining in Project 0003 in PE 0603401F were the funds added by Congress specifically for Reusable Launch Vehicle technology. To avoid confusion with Project
0003, Launch Vehicle Technology, in PE 0603302F, Project 0003 in PE 0603401F was renumbered Project 4599, keeping its Reusable Launch Vehicle title.
(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification: This project accounts for the FY 1996 and 1997 Congressional adds for Reusable (space) Launch Vehicle
(RLV) technology development. This Air Force RLV technology project directly complements and leverages off of the NASA-led RLV program. The spending plan has
also been coordinated and approved by NASA Headquarters. The tasks identified in this project summary represent the DoD stake in RLV technology development as
recommended by the Space Launch Modernization Plan (SLMP) study.
(U) FY 1996 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $4,500 | Apply advanced rocket propulsion technology to Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLVs). |
| (U) Continued modifications to the design of the Integrated Power-Head pre-burner components. | |
| (U) Continued demonstration of the advanced long life turbopump fluid film bearing technologies to RLVs. | |
| (U) Continued investigation of high performance thrust cell unconventional nozzles and fundamental technologies. | |
| (U) $4,500 | Perform RLV structures/tankage technology development. |
| (U) Continued demonstrations of lightweight, RLV structures. | |
| (U) Continued demonstrations of RLV composite, cryogenic propellant tanks. | |
| (U) $2,000 | Perform advanced RLV thermal protection system technology development. |
| (U) Continued demonstration of lightweight, reusable, maintainable, and affordable RLV thermal protection critical technologies. | |
| (U) $4,500 | Perform advanced RLV operations technology development. |
| (U) Continued development and demonstration of reliable, cost-effective RLV ground and flight operations. | |
| (U) Developed technologies for integrated avionics and guidance, navigation, and control, vehicle health monitoring, and automated mission planning. | |
| (U) $2,000 | Perform technology development for upperstages as they apply to RLVs. |
| (U) Developed concepts and technologies for use in an upperstage. | |
| (U) $3,000 | Perform application and feasibility analyses to assess capability of RLVs to meet military unique needs. |
| (U) Developed concepts and technologies which are necessary to meet the unique needs of the military in its application of an RLV. | |
| (U) $3,000 | Execute and coordinate the Department of Defense RLV program including operations at White Sands. |
| (U) $23,500 | Total |
(U) FY 1997 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $6,705 | Apply advanced military unique technologies to military spaceplanes. |
| (U) Develop an integrated technology testbed to coordinate technology development. | |
| (U) $958 | Perform technology development for upperstages as they apply to military spaceplanes. |
| (U) Continue development of concepts and military unique technologies for use in an upperstage. | |
| (U) $1,916 | Execute and coordinate the Department of Defense Military Spaceplane program including coordination with NASA's X-33 program. |
| (U) $9,579 | Total |
(U) FY 1998: Not Applicable.
(U) FY 1999: Not Applicable.
(U) B. Program Change Summary ($ in Thousands):
|
FY 1996 |
FY 1997 |
FY 1998 |
FY 1999 |
Total
Cost | |
| (U) Previous President's Budget | 25,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TBD |
| (U) Current Budget Submit/FY 1998 PB | 23,500 | 9,579 | 0 | 0 | TBD |
(U) Change Summary Explanation:
Funding: Congress added $25 million in FY 1996 and $10 million in FY 1997 for Reusable Launch Vehicle technology.
Schedule: Not Applicable.
Technical: Not Applicable.
(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary:
(U) Related Activities:
(U) PE 0602102F, Materials.
(U) PE 0602269F, Hypersonic Technology Program.
(U) PE 0602601F, Phillips Laboratory.
(U) PE 0603302F, Space and Missile Launch Technology.
(U) PE 0603853F, Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Program.
(U) UPN 242, NASA Reusable Launch Vehicle Program.
(U) This project has been coordinated through the Project Reliance process and with NASA to harmonize efforts and eliminate duplication.
(U) D. Schedule Profile: Not Applicable.
(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification: This project develops and demonstrates compact, low-cost, spacecraft and ballistic missile power generation,
storage, distribution, and thermal management technologies, including cryogenic cooling technologies. Power generation work focuses on lightweight, low-cost, low
volume, and survivable solar cell arrays. Energy storage work focuses on lightweight nickel hydrogen (NiH2) and sodium sulfur (NaS) spacecraft batteries for extended
(five-ten year) satellite missions. Power distribution efforts focus on producing lightweight, high efficiency, standardized power busses for use on future Air Force space
programs. This project also funds the development and demonstration of the non-nuclear technologies associated with space nuclear power systems such as power
conversion, conditioning, and power system thermal management. In addition, investigations into alternative technologies to increase space vehicle power subsystem
performance, lifetime, survivability, and safety while reducing costs/risks. In FY 1995, the Air Force assumed responsibility for the Ballistic Missile Defense
Organization's (BMDO's) goal to develop spacecraft thermal management technologies. Examples of this are cryogenic coolers necessary to maintain passive (e.g.,
infrared focal plane array) sensors in low-light backgrounds through this project.
(U) FY 1996 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $2,520 | Develop space conventional power technologies such as advanced solar cells and arrays. |
| (U) Completed and transitioned multi-junction higher efficiency solar cell technology to the Manufacturing Technology office. | |
| (U) Completed development of Thin-Film Roll-out Array for improved stowage and deployment. | |
| (U) Flight-tested 'Channel Astro' edge concentrating solar array (150 watts/kilogram) on a small satellite. | |
| (U) $1,400 | Develop space vehicle conventional power technologies such as compact volume/weight batteries. |
| (U) Performed life testing of nickel hydrogen (NiH2) batteries. | |
| (U) Flight-tested sodium sulfur (NaS) batteries. | |
| (U) $300 | Develop non-nuclear technologies associated with space nuclear power systems such as thermionics technology. |
| (U) Initiated more efficient alkali-metal thermal to electric converter cells (25%) development. | |
| (U) $1,000 | Develop space vehicle thermal management technology such as cryogenic coolers for infrared focal plane arrays. |
| (U) Conducted first phases of single-stage, reverse Brayton-cycle cryocooler development. | |
| (U) $5,220 | Total |
(U) FY 1997 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $2,660 | Develop space conventional power technologies such as advanced solar cells and arrays. |
| (U) Flight test Thin Film Roll-Out Array and develop 30% efficient energy conversion devices. | |
| (U) $1,330 | Develop space vehicle conventional power technologies such as compact volume/weight batteries. |
| (U) Continue NiH2 low earth orbit life testing. | |
| (U) Develop 200 watt hour/kilogram (WHr/kg) solid state lithium battery for satellite applications. | |
| (U) $190 | Develop non-nuclear technologies associated with space nuclear power systems such as thermionics technology. |
| (U) Develop 25% alkali metal thermal to electric conversion cells. | |
| (U) Design and fabricate thermionic bed power system components for evaluation. | |
| (U) $375 | Develop space vehicle thermal management technology such as cryogenic coolers for infrared focal plane arrays. |
| (U) Qualify single-stage reverse Brayton-cycle cryocooler for space applications. | |
| (U) $4,555 | Total |
(U) FY 1998 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $1,977 | Develop space conventional power technologies such as advanced solar cells and arrays. |
| (U) Initiate advanced concentrator array follow-on development. | |
| (U) Initiate multi-bandgap flight test program. | |
| (U) Continue to develop 30% efficient energy conversion devices. | |
| (U) $1,622 | Develop space vehicle conventional power technologies such as compact volume/weight batteries. |
| (U) Expand cooperative development of high power, high efficiency Power Management and Distribution (PMAD) components exploring dc/dc converters and solid state switches. | |
| (U) $400 | Develop space vehicle thermal management technology such as cryogenic coolers for infrared focal plane arrays. |
| (U) Fabricate and begin testing of prototype flight unit of single-stage reverse Brayton-cycle cryocooler for space applications. | |
| (U) $3,999 | Total |
(U) FY 1999 ($ in Thousands):
| (U) $2,486 | Develop space conventional power technologies such as advanced solar cells and arrays. |
| (U) Continue advanced concentrator follow-on. | |
| (U) Continue multi-bandgap flight test program. | |
| (U) Continue to develop 30% efficient energy conversion devices, fabricate, and test for space environment. | |
| (U) $1,910 | Develop space vehicle conventional power technologies such as compact volume/weight batteries. |
| (U) Continue development of high-power, high efficiency PMAD components focusing on integration into flight test program. | |
| (U) $468 | Develop space vehicle thermal management technology such as cryogenic coolers for infrared focal plane arrays. |
| (U) Qualify and test flight test unit of single-stage reverse Brayton-cycle cryocooler for space applications. | |
| (U) $4,864 | Total |
(U) B. Program Change Summary ($ in Thousands):
|
FY 1996 |
FY 1997 |
FY 1998 |
FY 1999 |
Total
Cost | |
| (U) Previous President's Budget | 5,220 | 4,794 | 4,884 | 5,778 | Cont |
| (U) Current Budget Submit/FY 1998 PB | 5,220 | 4,555 | 3,999 | 4,864 | Cont |
(U) Change Summary Explanation:
Funding: Changes to this project since the previous President's Budget are due to budget constraints and priorities within the Science and Technology (S&T)
Program.
Schedule: Not Applicable.
Technical: Not Applicable.
(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary:
(U) Related Activities:
(U) PE 0602203F, Aerospace Propulsion.
(U) PE 0602601F, Phillips Laboratory.
(U) PE 0603302F, Space and Missile Launch Technology.
(U) PE 0603218C, Research and Support.
(U) PE 0603226E, Experimental Evaluation of Major Innovative Technologies.
(U) This project has been coordinated through the Project Reliance process to harmonize efforts and eliminate duplication.
(U) D. Schedule Profile: Not Applicable.
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