Program Element: 0603217C/0603216C Project Number: 1105
PE Title: Ballistic Missile Defense / Theater Missile Defense (U) Budget Activity: 03
Adv Technology Dev (U)
February 1994
A. (U) RESOURCES: ($ in Thousands)
Project Title: Discrimination
FY1993 FY1994 FY1995 FY1996 FY1997 FY1998 FY1999 Total
Program Name: Actual Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Program
0603216C RDT&E 11,360 4,000 58,119 52,014 47,014 56,014 43,514 Continuing
0603217C RDT&E 84,712 54,404 29,382 14,986 10,986 8,986 15,986 Continuing
0603217C MILCON 2,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 Continuing
B. (U) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MISSION REQUIREMENT AND SYSTEM CAPABILITIES:
(U) This task area is responsible for characterizing the optical and radar signatures of threat objects
(e.g. booster plumes, missile bodies, penaids and Rvs) and backgrounds for development of effective
target acquisition and discrimination techniques for BMDO. Emphasis is placed on the midcourse and
terminal phases of ballistic missile flight. Activities include: data collection and analysis of
missile plume signature data, acquisition of radar data on missile targets, collection of data on low
altitude (Endo and low Exo) targets; analysis of background data (Cryogenic Infrared Radiance
Instrumentation for Shuttle (CIRRIS 1A); and development of phenomenology models, discrimination
architecture, discrimination algorithms, (Lexington Discrimination System (LDS)), and integrated tools
(i.e. Strategic Scene Generation Model (SSGM)) for a realistic assessment of surveillance, acquisition,
tracking, and discrimination techniques. TCMP (TMD Critical Measurements Program) includes many of the
above mentioned phenomenology and discrimination data collection with particular emphasis of satisfying
TMD MDAP requirements. It includes flight tests (2-4 shots from Wake Island to USAKA at Kwajalein
Atoll).
(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 ($11.360M) TMD Discrimination
- Conducted TCMP-1 experimental flight test.
- Analyzed TCMP Campaign I flight test data and reported preliminary test results.
- Began planning for TCMP Campaign II experimental flight test based on TCMP Campaign I results.
- Formulated a Kill Assessment data collection plan.
- Observed three sled tests at Holloman AFB gathering pulse doppler data of the impact scene.
- Observed ERINT intercept of STORM target with a multi-spectral sensor suite at WSMR.
o ($10.900M) Cobra Eye
- Collected optical data on flight experiments.
o ($28.3M) Observation Island
- Collected and analyzed radar data on flight experiments.
o ($7.0M) Radar Discrimination
- Analyzed radar data on flight experiments and forwarded the information to BMDO data centers for use.
- Completed data analysis of Firebird 1B mission.
- Analyzed TCMP Campaign I flight test data and reported preliminary test results.
- Continued to evaluate midcourse discrimination algorithms using collected data sets.
- Demonstrated passive discrimination algorithm architecture (1 target) on LDS test bed.
o ($4.700M) Optical Discrimination
- Analyzed optical data sets for threat/target characterization.
- Continued development, evaluation, & validation of passive discrimination algorithms.
o ($1.015M) Foreign Test Support
- Joint program for data collection on ballistic missile targets.
o ($5.124M) Natural Backgrounds
- Began analysis of CIRRIS 1A backgrounds models & codes (SHARC, SAMM, MOSART, CBSD, AURIC)
o ($7.101M) Plume Phenomenology
- Completed data analysis of plume chamber tests to support models & codes.
- Continued to support foreign cooperative programs.
- Continued analysis of available plume data to understand underlying chemistry & physics & to validate accuracy of models.
o ($6.725M) Accomplishments
- Successfully executed six data collection missions for BMDO.
- Completed major airframe & sensor system upgrades.
o ($3.500M) Strategic Scene Generation Model (SSGM)
- Completed SSGM Phase II development (baseline version)
- Released SSGM v.4.0 & V.5.0 to user community.
- Initiated Phase III of SSGM development (operational version).
o ($4.750M) Firepond/Firefly/Firebird
- Firepond/Millstone Hill site supported ABL atmospheric compensation tests, B.E. ground sensor equipment tests, & sensor fusion/optical-to-radar handover experiments for TMD.
- Firebird data analysis.
o ($1.595M) PSAG
- Provided phenomenology support to BMDO studies & experiments.
- Assisted in planning & analysis of data collection opportunities for plume measeurements, background clutter, ascent & reentry.
o ($4.002M) COMET Program
- Continued planning & execution of plume data collections on strategic class missile systems with Argus, HALO/IRIS, & ground based optical assets.
o ($2.500M) Military construction at Barking Sands, PMRF.
(U) FY 1994 Plans:
o ($4.000M) TMD Discrimination
- Prepare TCMP Campaign I final report.
- Complete TCMP Campaign II experimental flight test plan.
- Begin planning for TCMP Campaign III experimental flight test.
- Observe live fire tests at WSMR to gather multi-spectral imagery of intercept scenes.
- Support LDS/ODA ongoing efforts in algorithm development for discrimination and kill assessment.
o ($33.3M) Observation Island
- O&M costs for data collection efforts to continue radar data acquisition of missile targets.
- Analyze data collected on flight experiments.
o ($4.057M) Radar Discrimination
- Analysis of radar data on missile targets to be used by TMD & NMD for BMDO radar acquisition
programs.
- Continue development of radar and optical discrimination algorithms/architecture at LDS for system elements.
- Demonstrate active/passive discrimination algorithm architecture (1 target) on LDS test bed.
o ($3.000M) Cobra Eye will be in a mothball status for FY94.
o ($4.000M) Optical Discrimination
- Continue development of radar & optical discrimination algorithms/architecture a LDS for system element.
o ($1.500M) Natural Backgrounds
- Continue analysis of CIRRIS 1A mission data.
- Release CIRRIS 1A data (50 percent data set) to Background Data Center.
o ($500K) Argus
- Support data collection missions and reduce applicable data.
o ($1.000M) Plume Phenomenology
- Continue to support foreign cooperative programs.
o ($3.306M) SSGM
- Continue developing the operational strategic Scene Generation Model.
- Study the TMD aspect of target acquision and see if SSGM can be used in the theater environment.
o ($0.941M) PSAG
- Provide BMDO with science experts to aid in understanding radar & optical phenomenology.
- Aid in mission and experiment planning to ensure maximum benefit for each mission preformed.
o ($1.8M) COMET
- Continue optical & infrared measurements of post-boost vehicle and missile targets.
- Continue collecting phenomenology data on strategic class targets.
o ($1.0M) UPD
- Develop autonomous short-term discrimination algorithm architecture (1 target) on LDS test bed.
(U) FY 1995 Plans:
o ($24.000M) TMD Discrimination
- Conduct TCMP Campaign II experimental flight test.
- Begin analysis of TCMP Campaign II flight test data.
- Complete TCMP Campaign II data analysis and report test results.
- Complete TCMP Campaign III experimental flight test plan.
- Observe live fire intercepts at WSMR as required.
- Support LDS/ODA ongoing efforts in algorithm development for discrimination and kill assessment.
o ($35.001M) Observation Island
- O&M cost for radar data collection efforts on missiles.
- Analyze data collected on flight experiments.
o ($5.0M) Radar Discrimination
- Continue data analysis for use by BMDO radar acquisition programs in TMD and NMD.
- Demonstrate active/passive discrimination algorithm architecture (multiple targets) on LDS test
bed.
o ($3.00M) Cobra Eye
- Continue mothball status
o ($5.00M) Optical Discrimination
- Provide prototype optical algorithms for endo atmospheric discrimination, aimpoint selection, kill assessment.
o ($2.0M) Backgrounds
- Continue depositing of CIRRIS 1A data to the Backgrounds Data Center.
o ($1.50M) Plumes
- Continue providing data to the Plume Data Center.
o ($3.5M) SSGM
- Continue development of SSGM operational second release.
o ($3.0M) PSAG
- Continued BMDO science expert support & mission planning.
o ($1.5M) COMET
- Continue phenomenology data collection on theater & strategic targets.
o ($4.0M) UPD
- Deliver generated robust algorithms for interceptor application.
- Demonstrate interceptor discrimination algorithms against field data.
(U) Program Plan to Completion: This is a continuing program.
D. (U) WORK PERFORMED BY:
(U) Major Contractors:
o Phillips Laboratory (Geophysics Directorate) - Lexington, MA
o Naval Research Laboratory - Washington, DC
o USAF Space Systems Division - El Segundo, CA
o USA Strategic Defense Command - Huntsville, AL
o Institute for Defense Analysis - Alexandria, VA
o MIT Lincoln Laboratory - Lexington, MA
o Mission Research Corporation - Santa Barbara, CA and Nashua, NH
o Teledyne Brown Engineering - Huntsville, AL
o USAF Materiel Command, Granville, TX
o Sandia National Laboratory - Albuquerque, NM
o Photon Research Associates, Inc - La Jolla, CA
o Arnold Eng. Dev. Center - Tullahoma, TN
o Nichols Research Corporation - Huntsville, AL
o USAF Space and Missile Center, Norton AFB, CA
o White Sands Missile Range - Albuquerque, NM
E. (U) COMPARISON WITH FY 1994 DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY:
1. TECHNICAL CHANGES:
2. SCHEDULE CHANGES:
3. COST CHANGES:
o Spirit II backgrounds data will not be analyzed.
o Observation Island measurements lease in FY96 due to loss of funding.
o CE aircraft and sensor in storage beginning in FY93.
o Laser radar program (Firebird, Firefly) unfunded beginning in FY93.
F. (U) PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION: Data reports from measurement programs. Reports describing discrimination models and algorithms.
o Program Requirements Document - June 1992
G. (U) RELATED ACTIVITIES:
o 1106, "Midcourse Space Experiment", "Visible/Ultraviolet Experiment", and IBSS PE No. 0603217C.
o 3206 Countermeasures, PE No. 0603218C
There is no unnecessary duplication of effort within BMDO or the DoD
H. (U) OTHER APPROPRIATION FUNDS:
1. PROCUREMENT: None
2. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION: None in FY94
I. (U) INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS: Red Gemini.
J. (U) MILESTONE SCHEDULE:
o Deliver prototype optical discrimination algorithms to GBI & THAAD 1Q/FY94
o Campaign I final data report 1Q/FY94
o Complete operational SSGM Model v. 1 2Q/FY94
o Demonstrate active/passive discrimination architecture (1 tgt) 4Q/FY94
o Campaign II flight test (2 sounding rockets) 4Q/FY94
o Release background code SHARC v. 4.1 2Q/FY95
o Release UV background code AURIC v. 2.0 4Q/FY95
o Demonstrate real-time active/passive discrimination architecture for multiple targets 4Q/FY95
o Complete operational SSGM Model v. 2 2Q/FY95
o Campaign III flight test (2 sounding rockets) 3Q/FY96