Weather Satellite Follow-On
Abstract
The Defense Weather Satellite System (DWSS) program in RDT&E, AF PE 0305178F was terminated per Congressional direction in FY 2012. DoD will utilize the remaining Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) satellites to satisfy DoD overhead weather requirements until a follow-on capability can be acquired. Weather Satellite Follow-on (WSF) activities support requirements analysis, analysis of alternatives (AoA), and acquisition of capabilities which will satisfy DoD overhead terrestrial and space weather requirements during, and after, fly-out of DMSP. WSF activities provide a foundation to transition from the current DMSP program to a future capability which will satisfy DoD overhead weather requirements. The range of WSF activities include requirements development and trades, analysis and possible implementation of alternative sources of weather data, architecture and systems engineering analysis, and technical risk reduction for viable sensor and spacecraft technologies. Use of affordable, mature technology will be emphasized for the WSF activities. BA-4 - This program is in Budget Activity 4, Advanced Component Development and Prototypes (ACD&P) because efforts are necessary to evaluate integrated technologies, representative modes or prototype systems in a high fidelity and realistic operating environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 0604422F_4_3600_PB_2013
- Change Summary Explanation
- The Weather Satellite Follow-on (WSF) Program Element (PE 0604422F) was created in response to the FY 2012 congressional add of $125M. FY12: $125M congressional add -$1.319M congressional general reduction FY13: Continue activities started in FY12 (+$2.0M)
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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