Ballistic Missile Defense Technology

Abstract

Ballistic Missile Defense Technology develops cost and operationally effective capabilities; explores and develops technology to counter future threats; leverages technology investments of other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations, industry, other government agencies, and international partners; and creates integrated simulations to enable planning and assessment of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Phased Adaptive Approach (PAA) architectures. The warfighter`s Prioritized Capabilities List is used to prioritize research investments, which address potential gaps in the BMDS. The Enhanced Command, Control, Battle Management & Communication (EC2BMC) Program develops and demonstrates technologies which improves the ability of BMDS to counter raids and integrates early intercept experiments. Key enabling tasks include: -Evaluating infrared sensor data for applicability to the future BMD System -Integrating and fusing sensor data for greater track accuracy -Classifying, identifying, characterizing, and discriminating items of interest -Directing/controlling all battle management, command, and control operations in connection with response to a threat -Examining shoot-look-shoot battle management schemes The BMD Technology program also invests in next generation technology by conducting research with universities, University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC), Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC), small business and industry at all levels to address threats expected in the future. This Program Element provides administrative support for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Element, 0605502C. FY 2012 SBIR topic areas include the following efforts from small business, universities, and collaborative efforts: -Modular Hypergolic Leak Detector -Advanced Techniques for Lossless Compression of Target Vehicle Telemetry -Antenna design in the Plasma Environment -RF Material Property Characterization -Correlation of Phenomenology viewed in radar and infra-red segments of the spectrum -Novel Planning Algorithms for Hybrid Land & Sea Platform Sensor Coordination -Radar Waveforms to Discern Remote Object Attributes -3G & 4G Communication System Interference Remediation Techniques -Methodologies for Real-time Correction of Water Vapor Effects on an Infrared Scene As Seen by an Airborne Platform -Intercept Debris Identification and Characterization Strategies -Graphical Processing Units (GPUs) for Computational Intensive Algorithms -Asset Pairing for Battle Management -RF-IR Data Fusion for Track and Data Correlation -Resource Optimization -Techniques for Performing Warhead Characterization -Innovative Tests and Techniques for Modeling Detonation Probability and Debris Characterization of High Explosive Submunition Warheads -Modeling Reflection in Electro Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Signature Predictions -Fast-Running Physic-Based Models for Intercept Debris Aero-heating and Aero-thermal Demise -Anti-tamper Technology for Missile Defense -Waste Heat Recovery of Rocket Motors for Reduction of Battery Weight -Lightweight Communication Equipment for Interceptor Communications -Powdered Propellant Rocket Motor -Miniature Extendable Nozzles or actuating nozzles for Improved Specific Impulse of Divert and Attitude Control System thrusters -Acquisition, Tracking and Pointing Technologies for High Energy Laser Applications -Development of Line-narrowed Diode Pumps Sources for Diode Pumped Alkali Laser systems -Optics and Coating for High Energy Laser Applications -Tier III Candidate Laser Modeling and Simulation Tool -Atmospheric Characterization for Directed Energy Applications -Light weight Rubidium-Metal Vapor Circulating System -Affordable Reinforced Polymer Composite Structures with embedded electrical interfaces -DNA Marking of Components for Avoidance of Counterfeit Parts -Thermal Isolation of Nozzle Exit Cone Insulators -Improve Detection of Counterfeit Parts by Using Electromagnetic Interference/Radio Frequency Emission Signatures System and Thermal Characterization Cycles MD40 consists of Program-Wide Support (PWS) non-headquarters management costs in support of MDA functions and activities across the entire Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Source ID
0603175C_3_0400_PB_2013
Change Summary Explanation
FY 2011 $40.0 million decrease is due to a Congressional directed transfer of the High Performance Interceptor content and funding to the BMD Aegis Program Element, 0603892C, budget project MD09 (Department of Defense and Full Year Continuing Appropriation Act, FY 2011 (Public Law 112-10)). FY 2012 decrease is due to Congressional general reductions (Consolidated Appropriation Act of FY 2012 (Public Law 112-74)) (-$0.083). FY 2013 decrease reflects a realignment of Department of Defense priorities.
Service Agency Name
Missile Defense Agency

Entities

Organizations

  • Missile Defense Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Advanced Materials
  • Algorithms
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Battle Management
  • Commerce
  • Communication Equipment
  • Data Fusion
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Laser Applications
  • Radio Frequency
  • Small Business
  • Technology Transfer
  • Three Dimensional
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Microelectronics
  • Space

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