Ground Systems & Fire Control

Abstract

The GMD Ground Systems enable control and operation of the GMD Element as part of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). Ground Systems consists of the GMD Fire Control system, GMD Communications Network, In-Flight Interceptor Communications System (IFICS) Data Terminal (IDT), Launch Site Components (LSC) (silos, silo interface vaults [SIVs]), and the Launch Support Systems (LSS) (Command and Launch Equipment (CLE), which includes Launch Support Equipment (LSE).

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
7c50bf36a852a7d4cea94c7a486b5b86

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.

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