Advanced Concepts and Performance Assessment
Abstract
Provide quantitative assessments that define the benefits of technology investments and inform requirements using an integrated concept definition, simulation, and performance analysis capability. A staff of diverse Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) delivers independent government performance evaluations which exercise kinetic and non-kinetic missile defense concept representations against the broad spectrum of evolving threats. - Assess electro-optical infrared and advanced sensor technologies and quantify impacts on Missile Defense System - Provide independent government assessments of industry sensor, directed energy and weapon system technology concepts, and the ability of these systems to be integrated for a more effective Missile Defense System - Evaluate lethality impacts and weapons effectiveness of emerging concepts - Examine pathfinder solutions and demonstrate the utility of directed energy for missile defense - Study on-orbit satellite capabilities and contribution to defense against advanced threats - Assess and identify promising intercept capabilities across all phases of flight - Perform concept performance against emerging advanced threats including hypersonic threat testing scenarios - Mature advanced technology concepts in a testbed environment and through lab, ground, and flight demonstrations - Apply concepts in simulated exercises with weapon systems - Work with the Missile Defense System Architect and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Systems Engineer to design concepts, build models and assess technology concepts' contributions to future Missile Defense System architectures - Develop and extend modeling techniques, including incorporation of artificial intelligence - Focus research and engineering activities from university and small business partners to identify suitable technology and concepts that improve Missile Defense System performance through a rapid innovation model based on an engineering test bed - Assess multi-domain data fusion concept for current or future weapon systems Specific and/or unique accomplishments to each FY are as follows:
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 922b75414f1981fa0672da52ab58e408