Commercially Hosted Infrared Payload (CHIRP)
Abstract
The Commercially Hosted Infrared Payload (CHIRP) provided risk reduction and evaluation of WFOV infrared staring and data processing technology to potentially evolve future SBIRS staring sensors and processing algorithms. An on-orbit demonstration quantifed performance levels of a prototype WFOV sensor in an operational environment. CHIRP sensor testing provided Focal Plane Array (FPA) performance/calibration characteristics, assessed WFOV staring algorithm performance in an operational environment, and investigated compatibility with current Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) ground systems for missile warning, missile defense, and other mission areas. CHIRP experience and lessons learned have been incorporated into plans and objectives for SMI activities, to include the need for further on-orbit performance demonstration, WFOV algorithm development, and ground mission data processing for all OPIR mission areas. The CHIRP demonstration continued effort begun under Third Generation Infrared Surveillance PE 060443F. CHIRP received FY11 and FY12 funds to continue the Wide-Field-of-View (WFOV) demonstration for technology maturation. Funding was moved to the SBIRS RDT&E Program Element under a separate project number. This program is assigned to Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD) because it funds the development and integration of mature systems, and the test, evaluation, and demonstration of those systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 65A040_0604441F_5_3600_PB_2014
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