Space Based Radar-System Architecture Design and Optimization for a Space Based Replacement to AWACS
Abstract
Through a process of system architecture design, system cost modeling, and system architecture optimization, we assess the feasibility of performing the next generation Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) mission from a Space Based Radar platform. Initial studies by the Air Force called for systems that push the limits of currently available technology and are prohibitively expensive. We introduce a distributed operations concept for SBR that reduces the size of the satellites required, increases system reliability, improves system performance, and reduces system cost. Coupled with the system architecture optimization process, the resulting distributed SBR concept is feasible with currently available technology and is estimated to cost less than half of other, similar concepts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 08, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA329019
Entities
People
- Douglas P. Wickert
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology