RDT&E, Defensewide / BA 04 (Dem/Val) PE: 0603871C (Proj: 3153)
PE Title: NMD Tech (U)
| FY1995 | FY1996 | FY1997 | FY1998 | FY1999 | FY2000 | FY2001 | |||
| Program Name: | Actual | Estimate | Estimate | Estimate | Estimate | Estimate | Estimate | To Complete | Total Program |
| 0603871C RDT&E | 0 | 3,033 | 2,099 | 3,017 | 2,987 | 2,197 | 2,181 | Continuing | Continuing |
(U) This project, which began in FY95 under the NMD and supporting Technology Program Elements for Project 3153, supports an initiative to ensure that appropriate issues relating to system architecture and BM/C3 are addressed in a coordinated and synergistic manner across all BMDO NMD and Theater Missile Defense (TMD) efforts. In this project, BMDO supports systems analysis work to determine the expected operational performance and effectiveness of missile defense systems under development. Computer simulation models are developed and used to investigate architecture and system level capability and to resolve critical technical issues related to the development of specific elements of the architecture. Tradeoffs in alternative elements, specific designs, inventory and integration of systems are conducted in detail to determine the most cost effective approach for a particular missile defense mission. The work is performed on a continuing basis in order to determine the impact of changing threats, mission requirements, and advances in technology.
(U) The work is sponsored by the BMDO Architecture Integrator and provides the BMDO with an independent assessment of the expected effectiveness of major programs under development and requirements for supporting technology. The work is separated into two program elements, one for TMD and the other for NMD. In the program element described here, the focus is on NMD systems and technology. The primary thrust of the work is to investigate alternative architectures for the NMD mission. Single site (ABM Treaty compliant) and multiple site defense options are considered against a number of threats, ranging from a few Reentry Vehicles (RVs) launched from a third world nation to a complicated engagement of multiple/pen-aided missiles launched by another world power. Defenses based on different surveillance/tracking sensors, including missile early warning assets, are an important consideration in the design options for a highly capable interceptor missile. Important issues such as the tracking sensor to missile seeker target handover, midcourse RV/decoy discrimination, the effect of nuclear environments, etc. are investigated under this program element.
(U) Future BM/C3 initiatives in this project will provide for the mission-area oversight and coordination of all BMDO BM/C3 development and acquisition activities in the role of senior advisor to the Director, BMDO. This effort will provide for the synergistic evaluation of relevant BM/C3 technical issues; the formulation of appropriate plans, programs, and policies to facilitate the coordination of all BMD Advanced Development BM/C3 research, development, and acquisition activities across TMD and NMD program activities; promote appropriate software reuse strategies to maximize BMD reuse capabilities; and minimize the duplication of BM/C3 research and development efforts across all NMD and TMD development efforts.
(U) A sound analysis and integration process, tailored to the unique demands of a technology readiness program is essential for developing and exacting an effective program which supports the national goals and objectives. These challenges must be addressed efficiently using resources to address the key/critical issues which must be resolved to enable fielding an effective NMD capability within the objective timeframes.
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o ($1.931M) Architecture Analysis:
Evaluate the capability of an evolving NMD architecture (matched to threat advances over time).
Evaluate alternatives to defend Alaska and Hawaii (separate from CONUS defense).
Evaluate the space tracking sensor SMTS under development by the Air Force as contractor specific designs are made available.
Continue to evaluate RV/decoy discrimination techniques.
Evaluate the application of advances in TMD components/technology to NMD systems, especially in the design and development of large phased array radars.
Continue systems analysis work to evaluate architecture/system level issues as threats, missions, and development programs change.
Examine novel concepts for NMD proposed by members of the scientific community.
o ($1.102M) BM/C3 Initiatives:
Provide the mission-area capability to address emerging BM/C3 system requirements and concerns and facilitate their resolution in a synergistic manner across all NMD and TMD development efforts.
Define NMD and TMD BM/C3 development process requirements to facilitate the translation of operational BM/C3 requirements to joint and combined interoperable systems.
Coordinate BMDO participation in the analysis, development, and implementation of various BMDO, DoD, Allied, and other Government and commercial initiatives relating to BMDO NMD/TMD BM/C3 development.
Develop a concise definition of BM/C3 and a simple description of its components, relative to TMD/NMD/Theater Air Defense (TAD) architectures.
Develop a Cost Analysis Requirements Document (CARD) like document to support cost and investment analysis.
o ($1.009M) Architecture Analysis:
Continue systems analysis work related to NMD issues.
o ($1.090M) BM/C3 Initiatives:
Provide BMDO system-level capability to address emerging BM/C3 system requirements and concerns in a synergistic manner across all NMD and TMD development efforts and facilitate the translation of operational BM/C3 requirements to joint and combined interoperable systems.
Coordinate BMDO participation in the analysis, development, and implementation of various BMDO, DoD, Allied, and other Government and commercial initiatives relating to BMDO NMD/TMD BM/C3 development.
o ($1.931M) Architecture Analysis:
Continue systems analysis work related to NMD issues.
o ($1.086M) BM/C3 Initiatives:
Provide BMDO system-level capability to address emerging BM/C3 system requirements and concerns in a synergistic manner across all NMD and TMD development efforts and facilitate the translation of operational BM/C3 requirements to joint and combined interoperable systems.
Coordinate BMDO participation in the analysis, development, and implementation of various BMDO, DoD, Allied, and other Government and commercial initiatives relating to BMDO NMD/TMD BM/C3 development.
| FY1995 | FY1996 | FY1997 | FY1998 | TOTAL COST | |
| Previous President's Budget | 0 | 3,110 | 3,125 | 3,125 | 9,360 |
| Current Budget Submit | 0 | 3,033 | 2,099 | 3,017 | 8,149 |
Funding: Program funding decrease FY96 through FY98 due to minor changes in scope of program tasking.
Schedule: None
Technical: None
| Related RDT&E: | Funding Dependency? (Yes1/No) |
| 1460 NMD BM/C3, PE 0603871C | No |
| 3152 NMD Systems Engineering, PE 0603871C | No |
| 3153 Arch. Anal. & BM/C3 Initiatives, PE 0603173C | No |
| 3153 Arch. Anal. & BM/C3 Initiatives, PE 0603872C | Yes |
| 3251 TMD BM/C3, PE 0603872C | No |
1Funding data for related RDT&E efforts that have a funding dependency can be found in the respective project summary/program element.
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a Define BM/C3 elements
b Assess TMD/NMD/TAD Architectures
c Assess Global Command & Control System (GCCS) Interoperability in support of the Technical Architecture
d Develop Commander-in-Chief CINC/user BM/C3 Feedback Plan in support of the Technical Architecture
e Establish BMD BM/C3 CARD like document
f Establish Technical Architecture
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