Ballistic Missile Defense Radars Block 3.0

Abstract

The Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Sensors Project CX11 effort expands defense of the U.S. to include defense against limited Iranian long-range threats. This project includes the upgrade of Thule Early Warning Radar (EWR), the insertion of advanced algorithms into AN/TPY-2 software to enhance discrimination capabilities in X-Band radars, and enhancements to the sensors through the Unifying Missile Defense Functions. The Thule EWR upgrade will be delivered in FY 2010 and will maintain a common configuration with the Beale AFB, CA, and RAF Fylingdales, UK upgrades. These upgrades include hardware and software modifications that enhance capabilities and integrate these Upgraded Early Warning Radars (UEWRs) into the BMDS Architecture. The addition of Thule UEWR into the BMDS sensor architecture will improve BMDS sensor coverage and provide new engagement options against long range missile threats from Iran. Discrimination efforts provide for the development of advanced algorithms, and the integration and verification of enhanced capability. These efforts also support the Unified Missile Defense Functions in the implementation of system wide enhancements to increase the probability of a successful engagement.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2011
• Source ID: CX11_0603884C_4_0400_PB_2011

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