Technical Applications Programs
Abstract
This project supports implementation of a coordinated Navy/Air Force Reentry System Applications Program (RSAP), and a coordinated Navy/Air Force Strategic Guidance Applications Program (GAP). Reentry vehicle and guidance technology had been rapidly eroding beyond the point of being capable to respond to increasing aging phenomena and future requirements. The December 2001 DOD Nuclear Posture Review determined that infrastructure is a critical part of the new triad and these efforts form part of the infrastructure that supports the nuclear force structure. The RSAP program, through sustainment of the reentry vehicle technology base, will maintain confidence in the dependability and reliability of strategic SLBM and ICBM weapon systems over the long term when no new systems will be in development. Critical and unique attributes necessary for the design, development and in-service support of current and modernized SLBM reentry systems have been defined and will be maintained to ensure a functioning readiness application technical capability in reentry is preserved. Working closely with the Air Force, Navy and Air Force requirements have been integrated into a comprehensive program. The program maintains close coordination with the DOD Science and Technology (S&T) community in order to: leverage S&T programs, ensure system driven technology base requirements are considered in contract awards, eliminate duplication of effort and provide an opportunity to demonstrate appropriate emerging technologies through a reentry flight test evaluation process. The GAP program provides a minimum strategic guidance core technology development capability consistent with the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) recommendations to COMSTRATCOM. The SAG recommended that SSP establish a program which preserves this critical design and development core. It is a basic bridge program which develops critical guidance technology applicable to any of the existing Air Force/Navy strategic missiles. The objective is to transition from current capability to a long term readiness status required to support deployed systems. Air Force and Navy guidance technology requirements are integrated and needs prioritized. Efforts are focused on alternatives to technologies identified as system "weak links." Currently system accuracy and functionality depends upon key technologies which provide radiation hardened velocity, attitude and stellar sensing capabilities. As the underlying technologies that currently provide these capabilities age and are no longer technically supportable, modern alternatives must be made available in order to allow for orderly replacement. There is no commercial market for these technologies and their viability depends on the strategic community.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 2228_0101221N_7_1319_PB_2011
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