DARC Site 1 Operational Capability
Abstract
The Deep Space Advance Radar Capability Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) activity will use knowledge gained through the Deep Space Advanced Radar Concept technology demonstration to identify system specifications and a Government Reference Architecture (GRA). The specification and GRA will then support a competition for a global Deep Space Capability system. This MTA activity will use market research and a Government Reference Architecture developed previously to provide the knowledge to determine the acquisition approach through further prototyping and/or rapid acquisition. The MTA activity will develop, test, and deliver three radar sites located strategically around the world to provide a global Deep Space Radar Capability to support Space Situational Awareness (SSA). The system will be responsive to regularly scheduled and un-scheduled tasks to locate, identify, characterize deep space objects and report the results to the SSN and Battle Management Command and Control locations. Leverage ongoing DARC Technology Maturation and Prototype Development efforts and defense science and technology efforts to initiate PoR for the DARC global radar capability. Supports standup of the DARC program office, award of contract for the DARC global radar capability, and completion of the engineering, manufacturing, and development of the first site through Critical Design Review (CDR).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- 25e7b6649b4bfdc4e19a12acebe29443