Evolved SBIRS
Abstract
The Evolved Space-based Infrared System (SBIRS) RDT&E FY18 budget justification exhibits describes the SBIRS Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) program (pre-MDAP PNO 499) and the ground modernization effort for Evolved SBIRS. SBIRS Next-Gen OPIR: The SBIRS’ primary mission is to provide initial warning of a ballistic missile attack on the US, its deployed forces, and its allies. SBIRS enhances detection and improves reporting of intercontinental ballistic missile launches, submarine launched ballistic missile launches, and tactical ballistic missile launches. The SBIRS Next-Gen OPIR will provide improved strategic missile warning coverage and increased resiliency in a strategic constellation to meet the requirements laid out in the Air Force draft Capability Development Document (CDD) based on the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) Space Warfighting Construct (SWC) in response to the Space Enterprise Vision (SEV). The SBIRS Next Gen OPIR systems includes both the space and ground elements. The Next Gen OPIR space segment will consist of Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO) satellites, providing real-time persistent global infrared coverage using highly resilient bus with modernized payloads. The space segment will begin development of HEO space vehicles in FY21. The Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) and Enterprise Ground Services (EGS) are infrastructure modernization efforts to meet requirements laid out in the AFSPC SWC. The FORGE effort will implement an open framework for mission data processing and migration of C2 of satellite operations to integrate with EGS. FORGE and EGS efforts will provide the flexibility to integrate new mission data processing capabilities and more efficiently allow the system to meet evolving warfighter needs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 657106_1206441F_5_3600_PB_2018
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- Child Cost Item: f746f26ad9521821856e02a54c4ecd38