LGM-30G Flight Test Telemetry and Termination System (FT3)
Abstract
FT3 designs, develops, fabricates and tests replacements for the Mod 7 Instrumentation Wafer, associated Signal Conditioner Monitor Group (SCMG), as well as the FDS and the LSS. This will replace the unsupportable instrumentation wafer and FDS that do not meet current Range Safety Standards. The Mod 7 instrumentation wafer transmits missile performance telemetry and position data and receives command destruct messages during MM III OTLs and developmental flight test evaluations. The SCMG and associated cabling capture Reentry System performance data during OTLs and developmental flight tests. FT3 will replace the current MM III OTL flight destruct capability used in the event of a flight anomaly where it would be necessary to destroy the missile. LSS replaces the current unique, specialized test system at Vandenberg AFB used to monitor and control test launch flights and ground support equipment. The current LSS is over 15-years old and experiencing major supportability issues. LSS failure trends are increasing due to hardware aging and obsolescence creating a need for workarounds, waivers and contractor intervention. A new Instrumentation Wafer and FDS are required to continue OTLs through 2030. A new LSS is required to field the Instrumentation Wafer and the FDS.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 401b7a7f1d05acf58c8d2d7ae91335fc
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