Program Element: 0603217C Project Number: 1202
PE Title: Ballistic Missile Defense (U) Budget Activity: 03
Adv Technology Dev (U)
February 1994
A. (U) RESOURCES: ($ in Thousands)
Project Title: Interceptor Integration Technology
FY1993 FY1994 FY1995 FY1996 FY1997 FY1998 FY1999 Total
Program Name: Actual Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Program
0603217C RDT&E 136,336 0 0 0 0 0 0 Completed
B. (U) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MISSION REQUIREMENT AND SYSTEM CAPABILITIES:
(U) This project provides funding of the Miniature Sensor Technology Integration (MSTI) technology
development program. The overall objectives of this program are to provide for the development,
independent government testing, and integration of state-of-art advanced technology demonstrations (ATDs)
to aid the development efforts of space-based surveillance systems and demonstration of system
operational concepts in realistic scenarios. Specifically, MSTI develops, integrates and tests low-cost,
modular satellite busses and conducts on-orbit functional demonstrations of advanced technology
integrated sensors that support theater missile launch detect and trackers and dual use applications.
The standard MSTI spacecraft bus will support simplified, rapid integration and testing of multiple
technology payloads. The MSTI bus will also perform orbital tests of interceptor seekers, processors,
propulsion systems, communications systems, and other components in a long-duration space exposure
environment which will provide performance data in support of interceptor EMD decisions. The various
MSTI satellites will be used to collect optical phenomenology in multiple wavebands and performance
information on LEAP flight tests, dedicated targets, and targets of opportunity. An incremental testing
approach will be taken to evolve a MSTI plume tracking, cuing, and handover capability which can be used
on advanced LEAP interceptor flight tests. In addition, the MSTI program will serve as BMDO's
cornerstone for exploring the potential for dual use of DoD space-based sensors for
environmental/ecological disaster monitoring and for executing joint, international space missions.
(U) This project provides funding for the Miniature Sensor Technology Integration (MSTI) technology
development program. The MSTI program will develop, integrate, test and verify on-orbit advanced
miniaturized sensor technologies for developing space-based surveillance and ballistic missile track
capability and for environmental/ecological dual use applications. Using off-the-shelf hardware to the
maximum extent possible, MSTI satellites will be manufactured and launched rapidly, enabling MSTI
technology achievements to aid the development efforts of space-based surveillance systems and
demonstration of system operational concepts in realistic scenarios. MSTI will demonstrate monocular and
stereo tracking capabilities in several IR wavebands, and will serve as a test bed for handover solutions
to an interceptor with sufficient accuracy to enable a missile intercept. The MSTI satellites will
observe the LEAP flights throughout the Navy LEAP and SRAM/LEAP flight test programs tracking the targets
and handing off the information to suitable ground assets. The MSTI satellites will be used to validate
the contribution of a space-based sensor to state-of-the-art interceptor flights. With MSTI satellites
on-orbit together in a managed constellation, distributed sensor concepts using space-to-space
communications and data fusion techniques will be explored. Concomitantly, launch point identification
will be demonstrated as a by product of the on-board track file generation to evaluate the potential use
of space-based sensors for counterforce operations. Additionally, the MSTI program includes the
development of a mobile command and control capability, and will explore the potential use of space-based
sensors for environmental/ecological monitoring and for executing joint, international space missions.
MSTI efforts under this project will be under project 1111 beginning in FY 1994. The project includes
further development of Lightweight Exo-Atmospheric Projectiles (LEAP) and their associated technologies
with specific application to the Short Range Attack Missile (SRAM)/LEAP. The LEAP Tech Demo program
provides for the development independent government testing and experimental integration of state-of-the-art interceptor technologies to provide risk reduction for systems that could be deployed prior to the
beginning of the next century. This program provides for development of advanced LEAP integrated
technologies and advanced LEAP test planning for potential weapon system applications including SRAM/LEAP
technology demonstrations. The program accomplishes planning and testing which could provide low-cost,
low-risk demonstrated technology insertion options, based on LEAP interceptor technologies, using SRAM
systems. It will provide a comprehensive demonstration of technology in support of developing effective,
near-term airborne ascent phase interceptor (API) Theater Missile Defense capabilities. It is also
serving as a pathfinder for integration and approval of Air Force TMD systems aboard tactical aircraft
and as a test bed for TMD BMC3 exercises. The program will perform a series of suborbital flight tests
of LEAP modified USAF SRAMs with increasingly challenging mission scenarios that will validate the
capability of LEAP technologies to perform exo-atmospheric intercepts of Theater Ballistic Missile type
targets. A step-by-step approach will be used to demonstrate all the necessary elements of airborne TMD
systems: exo-interceptors, boosters, kick stages, airborne launch systems, fire control systems and
external cueing/BMC3 capabilities. In order to minimize cost, reduce risk, and enable early
demonstrations, maximum use will be made of existing hardware, test facilities, test infrastructures, and
procedures.
(U) This project is assigned to the Budget Activity and Program Element codes as identified in this
descriptive summary in accordance with existing Department of Defense policy. Further justification of
the Budget Activity code assigned to each Program Element is contained within the Brief Description of
Element section of each Program Element Summary.
C. (U) PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PLANS:
(U) FY 1993 Accomplishments:
o See PMA 1111 for MSTI accomplishments.
o ($96.836M) In conjunction with PMA 1210, executed the LEAP Tech Demo program, including first full-up static and hover test of solid divert propelled projectile continued development of flight test kick stage motors for FY94 tests; three static tests of advanced kick stages; continued development of support equipment and projectiles for shipboard and ground-based flight test demonstration;
o ($35.5M) Performed 1 km/sec intercept attempt of warm body (RV) target at WSMR (LEAP 3).
o ($4.0M) Developed detailed flight test plans and mission scenarios for proposed SRAM/LEAP
technology integration demonstrations; performed two early high altitude feasibility demonstrations
of SRAM for air launched LEAP demonstrations using both the B-1B and B-52 aircraft (FT-2, FT-3);
achieved successful fit check of SRAM/LEAP mockup abroad UK Tornado aircraft.
(U) FY 1994 Plans:
o (not reflected in current funding line for 1202) Perform SRAM/LEAP operational demonstrations for ascent phase interceptors validating the capability to uplink fire control information to the missile interstage and the ability to separate and control the midcourse interceptor (LEAP/interstage/ASAS) through exoatmospheric flight. SCAN/LEAP will be launched from B52 and captive carried on F-15C. Cooperative program with the United Kingdom will be pursued/conducted.
o Future sensor demonstrations transferred to project 1111.
(U) FY 1995 Plans:
o (not reflected in current funding line for 1202) Deliver advanced KKVs and kicks stages for SRAM/LEAP.
o (not reflected in current funding line for 1202) Perform SRAM/LEAP operational concept demonstrations from F-15 and B-52 aircraft with comprehensive suite of off-board sensors (AWACS, Cobra Ball, DSD, IRST, AEGIS) culminating in the intercept of a TBM representative target on several flights.
o Future sensor demonstrations transferred to project 1111.
(U) Program Plan to Completion: Project has been transferred to project 1111.
D. (U) WORK PERFORMED BY:
(U) In-House:
o Air Force Phillips Laboratory - Edwards AFB, CA
o Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Pasadena, CA
o AF Phillips Laboratory - Albuquerque, NM
o AF Phillips Laboratory - Hanscom AFB, MA
o Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, CA
o US Army Space and Strategic Defense Command - Huntsville, AL
(U) Contractor:
o Spectrum Astro, Inc. - Gilbert, AZ
o Rocketdyne Div, Rockwell Corp. - Canoga Park, CA
o ANSER Corp. - Arlington, VA
o Loral EOS - Pasadena, CA
o Wyle Laboratories - El Segundo, CA
o SPARTA Inc. - Laguna Hills, CA
o ISI - Santa Clara, CA
o SEMCO - San Diego, CA
o Hughes Missile Systems Company - Canoga Park, CA
o Boeing - Seattle, WA
E. (U) COMPARISON WITH FY 1994 DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY:
1. TECHNICAL CHANGES:
o Future sensor demonstrations transferred to project 1111.
2. SCHEDULE CHANGES:
o Future sensor demonstrations transferred to project 1111.
3. COST CHANGES:
o Future sensor demonstrations transferred to project 1111.
F. (U) PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION:
o MSTI-2 Mission Requirements Document 4/93
o MSTI-2 Mission Ops Plan 7/93
o MSTI-2 CATEX 7/93
o MSTI-2/3 Treaty Certification 1/93
o MSTI-3 Mission Requirements Document 10/93
o MSTI-3 Mission Ops Plan 2/94
o MSTI-3 1/94
o MSTI-3 Treaty Certification 1/94
o SRAM/LEAP Treaty Compliance Certifiation 2/94
o SRAM/LEAP Operational Requirements Documents as necessary
o SRAM/LEAP Flight Test Plans NLT 30 days prior to flight test
o SRAM/LEAP Flight Test Reports NLT 30 days after test
o SRAM/LEAP Environmental Compliance Documents as required
G. (U) RELATED ACTIVITIES:
o 1216 Sea-Based Theater-Wide Defense PE No. 0603216C
o 1504 Materials and Structures Technology PE No. 0603217C
o 1201 Miniaturized
Integration Technology and Validation PE No. 0603217C
o Facilities Support PE No. 0603217C
There is no unnecessary duplication of effort within BMDO or the DoD.
H. (U) OTHER APPROPRIATION FUNDS: None
I. (U) INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS: Foreign Disclosure Guidelines completed March 1, 1991
J. (U) MILESTONE SCHEDULE:
o MSTI SCOUT- 1 Launch 1Q/FY93
o MSTI SCOUT- 2 Launch 2Q/FY94
o MSTI - 3 Launch 3Q/FY94
o Perform SRAM/LEAP F-15 captive carry test 3Q/FY94
o Perform SRAM/LEAP interstage validation flight test 3Q/FY94
o Perform SRAM/LEAP 3rd state controllability flight test 4Q/FY94
o Perform SRAM/LEAP "full-up" intercept rehearsal 1Q/FY95
o Perform SRAM/LEAP intercept of TBM target from B-52 2Q/FY95
o Perform SRAM/LEAP intercept of TBM target from F-15C 4Q/FY95