Space Based Infrared System High Program and its Alternative

Abstract

The U.S. relies on infrared satellites to provide early warning of enemy missile launches and protect the nation, its military forces, and allies. In 1996, the Department of Defense (DOD) initiated the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) program to replace the nations current missile detection system and provide expanded capabilities to support intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. DOD expected to field SBIRS by 2004 at a cost of about $4.2 billion

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 12, 2007
Accession Number
AD1175085

Entities

People

  • Cristina Chaplain

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accountability
  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Cost Estimates
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Electronic Mail
  • Elliptical Orbits
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Governments
  • Military Research
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Reconnaissance Satellites
  • Software Development
  • Space Based
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • United States Strategic Command
  • Websites

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites