Knowledge Centers

Abstract

Knowledge Centers serve as independent technical advisors to BMDS program offices in the C2BMC, Interceptor, Space, and Sensor areas to support development of technical approaches and improve reliability. - Provide Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC) and University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) subject matter expertise, to include reach-back capability as needed, for Element program managers: -- Provide Subject Matter Expertise and analytical support for Independent Review Teams, mission assurance assessments, Failure Review Boards and Failure Investigation Teams -- Identify and provide recommendations to mitigate technical risks, including innovative and unconventional approaches -- Promote knowledge sharing between external technical sources and MDA. - Perform independent technical assessments of critical BMDS and Element program issues: -- Define element knowledge points (KPs), establish closure criteria, and provide closure recommendations -- Continue to provide BMD System and Element performance assessments. - Conduct assessments of emerging technologies as required. Specific and/or unique accomplishments to each FY are as follows:

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2020
Source ID
5692957285ae6636df5282aaf05a6721

Tags

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space

Related Documents