RDT&E, Defensewide / BA 04 (Dem/Val) PE:0603871C (Proj: 1155)
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 | 31,017 | 18,807 | 19,629 | 14,020 | 13,592 | 9,657 | 9,580 | Continuing | Continuing |
(U) The NMD Phenomenology Program which includes data collection, platforms, data centers, and algorithm and model development and related activities which provide the sensor developers (radar and electro-optical) with accurate target and backgrounds signature data at design wavelengths under varying and stressing atmospheric conditions to ensure that critical evaluation data sets and design parameters can be generated. All aspects of target recognition are accomplished, to include acquisition, tracking, discrimination, handover, aimpoint selection, and kill assessment, all of which depend on the rapid distinction of incoming missile targets from natural and clutter backgrounds and/or penaids. Dedicated assets, facilities, and tools are required to collect, store and make available these critical data to all weapons systems developers.
(U) Data Centers and Management. Storage, archival and retrieval of data takes place in the BMDO-funded Background Data Centers (BDC), Advanced Missile Signatures Center (AMSC), and Missile Defense Data Centers (MDDC). These centers support the user community including BMDO, NMD program offices, TMD program offices, and the contractor community. Data center costs are shared between NMD and TMD.
(U) Data Collection Platforms. This project provided full operating costs (through FY95) for COBRA JUDY. It provides mission planning costs for COBRA JUDY in FY96, and provides core operating costs for Airborne Surveillance Testbed (AST) to collect optical data on missile targets. Mission costs for AST are provided by each Program Office. This project provided part third of the operating costs (through FY95) of the COBRA DANE system and termination of the COBRA EYE sensor (through FY96). This project monitors other BMDO data collection programs to ensure complete coverage and avoid duplication.
(U) Algorithm and Model Development. Activities under this project include analysis of radar and optical data on missile targets and intercept events for GBR and GBI discrimination and kill assessment algorithm development. Application of background data (Midcourse Space Experiment (MSX) and Miniature Sensor Technology Integration (MSTI)) to GBI and SMTS(BE) to (a) evaluate algorithms which allow detection, tracking, and discrimination of strategic incoming targets from background clutter, and (b) upgrade background and target models and codes. Specific phenomenology plume and background signature models including Composite High Attitude Radiation Model (CHARM) and SIRRM for targets and SAMM and SAG with variable weather (PLEXUS) for backgrounds are developed and integrated into simulation tools, such as the Synthetic Scene Generation Model (SSGM) for a realistic evaluation of surveillance, acquisition, tracking, and discrimination techniques. Discrimination and kill assessment algorithms are developed and evaluated. The Lexington Discrimination System (LDS) is used to evaluate discrimination performance and serve as a prototype for development of discrimination architectures. Participation in international technical exchange programs in the areas of optical and radar discrimination, reentry, and background and plume phenomenology include: U.S./U.K. Scientific Cooperation Research Exchange (SCORE); NATO Extended Air Defense (EAD)/TMD Ad Hoc Working Group - Plume Phenomenology Expert Group (U.S., U.K., France, Canada); U.S./French Bilateral Group - Plumes, Backgrounds, and Reentry Signatures; U.S./Israeli TBM Signature and Phenomenology Research; and the U.S./German Phenomenology Research committee.
(U) The continuing mission of this project is to manage the data collection assets (AST and COBRA JUDY); to collect, store, retrieve, and distribute critical data to BMDO users; and to apply resulting phenomenological data to develop and validate discrimination algorithms and architectures, and plume/background models, that directly support NMD systems development. This project identifies gaps in the database(s) and recommends specific data collection events and monitors other BMDO data collection programs.
o ($1.804M) Data Centers and Management:
Plume and BDC have received, archived, and distributed plume and background test data.
Provided needed upgrades for data storage and retrieval to support NMD program offices.
Provided for tools and techniques to be used in the exploitation of MSX background data.
o ($24.589M) Data Collection Platforms:
Provided COBRA JUDY's full operating costs and AST core operating costs to collect data on BMDO target tests.
Provided for storage of COBRA EYE sensor system.
o ($4.624M) Algorithm and Model Development:
Developed, evaluated and implemented radar discrimination algorithms to support GBR.
Provided direct algorithm support to GBR for implementing and testing discrimination algorithms.
Developed prototype SHARE 4, SIG/SASS code to predict atmospheric background clutter for SMTS and GBI.
Upgraded synthetic atmosphere and weather (PLEXUS) code to include UltraViolet-Radio Frequency (UV-RF) coverage for complete modeling and simulation of radar, Infrared (IR), and optical models including laser transmission.
Prepared LDS prototype for GBI and SMTS(BE) element data streams and algorithms, allowing end-to-end NMD testing.
Provided upgrades and released the upgraded version of the Optical Signature Code (OSC) used for prediction of target and background irradiance in NMD scenarios.
Upgraded SSGM to incorporate correlated radar-IR signature models, target re-entry dynamics and data driven capabilities (targets and backgrounds).
o ($2.286M) Data Centers and Management:
BDC and AMSC will receive, archive, and distribute background and plume signature test data.
Provide for minimal upgrades to data retrieval and data analysis tools.
o ($5.774M) Data Collection Platforms:
Provide AST core operating costs to continue optical data collection of GBI seeker flights and other technology readiness programs. Provide COBRA JUDY mission planning costs to continue radar data collection of GBI seeker requirements and other technology rediness programs.
Provide for termination of COBRA EYE sensor system.
o ($10.747M) Algorithm and Model Development:
Continue development of radar and optical discrimination algorithms and architectures tailored to support GBR, SMTS(BE) and GBI capabilities.
Demonstrate active and passive algorithm architectures of multiple targets and single sensors on LDS prototype.
Develop real-time discrimination algorithms and discrimination architecture for the GBR.
Continue development and release of improved backgrounds and target phenomenology codes, including incorporation of OSC into Sensor Response Model to support analysis of GBI and SMTS(BE) capabilities.
Develop integrated discrimination information for target designation.
Upgrade PLEXUS to include cloud aerosol, 4-D cloud modeling.
Develop and distribute 2-D structured imaging code for SMTS trade space analysis.
Continue participation in international technical exchange programs in areas of optical and radar discrimination, reentry, and background and plume battlespace environment.
Validate MSX, MSTI, and A/C target and background data and compare to phenomenology models.
Upgrade SSGM to expand data-driven capabilities (backgrounds and targets), build tailored tool kits to support Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) and GBR, and improved target model user interface.
Continue development and provide new release of OSC.
Contribute to EKV performance assessment in the areas of mission planning, seeker assessment, and algorithm validation.
o ($2.290M) Data Centers and Management:
BDC and AMSC will receive, archive, and distribute plume, background, and target signature test data.
o ($6.087M) Data Collection Platforms:
Provide AST core operating costs to continue to collect optical data on GBI seeker flights. Provide COBRA JUDY mission planning and data analysis costs to continue radar data collection of GBI seeker flights.
o ($11.252M) Algorithm and Model Development:
Demonstrate active and passive algorithm architectures of multiple targets and multiple sensors on LDS prototype.
Develop all-altitude spatially structured IR background code (SAMM 2) for calculating stressing backgrounds.
Upgrade PLEXUS to include active laser models.
Analyze MSX, MSTI, and A/C target and background data and transition results into phenomenology models as requested by program offices.
Continue to develop and field test of discrimination and kill assessment algorithms and architectures for the GBR.
Demonstrate GBI real-time algorithms for target object mapping and aimpoint selection.
Continue participation in international technical exchange programs in the areas of optical and radar discrimination, reentry, and background and plume battlespace environment.
Upgrade SHARE 4 with SSGM real-time capabilities data from MSX.
o ($2.282M) Data Centers and Management:
BDC and AMSC will receive, archive, and distribute plume, background, and target signature test data.
o ($6.065M) Data Collection Platforms:
Provide AST core operating costs to collect optical data on NMD development flight tests.
o ($5.673M) Algorithm and Model Development:
Upgrade discrimination algorithms and architectures for GBR, SMTS, and GBI to handle advanced threats and penaids.
Develop algorithms for real-time sensor resource allocation to support threat-adaptive algorithm architectures.
Develop sensor fusion algorithms for advanced interceptors.
Release updated version of OSC validated with flight data.
Upgrade PLEXUS to include realistic weather with time dependent water vapor profiles.
Provide upgraded 2-D structured background codes for SMTS clutter processing assessment.
Continue EKV performance assessment support.
Continue to analyze MSX and associated truth data, deliver validated phenomenology models and high
priority data scenes for SSGM upgrades.
Upgrade SSGM to address laser-hardbody signatures, high resolution backgrounds, and radar debris signatures.
Continue participation in international technical exchange programs in the areas of optical and radar discrimination, reentry, and background and plume battlespace environment.
| FY1995 | FY1996 | FY1997 | FY1998 | TOTAL COST | |
| Previous President's Budget | 31,028 | 14,672 | 17,593 | 20,767 | 84,060 |
| Current Budget Submit | 31,017 | 18,807 | 19,629 | 14,020 | 83,473 |
Funding:The increase in Algorithm and Model Development funding in FY96 and FY97 supports the GBR program and meets requirements of NMD changing to a deployment readiness program. The decrease in Data Collection Platform funding in FY97 and FY98 is due to reduced program content.
Schedule: None
Technical: None
| Related RDT&E: | Funding Dependency? (Yes1/No) |
| 1151 Sensors (Active/Passive), PE 0603871C | No |
| 1155 Phenomenology Program, PE 0603173C/0603872C | Yes |
| 1170 TMD Risk Mitigation, PE 0603872C | No |
| 1267 Ground Based Interceptor, PE 0603871C | No |
| 3360 Test Resources, PE 0603173C/0603871C | 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 GBI - Deliver software releases (plumes, backgrounds, optical discrimination algorithms)
b Support MSX missions
c GBR - Deliver software releases (radar discrimination algorithms)
d End BMDO sponsorship of COBRA JUDY system
e Deliver new software releases (SSGM, OSC)
f Midcourse sensor programs - Deliver software releases
g Support GBI missions
h Support NMD test flights
| Support NMD test flights | 1-4Q/FY99-01 |