Ground Based Midcourse
Abstract
The Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program is described as follows: The focus of the GMD program is to enhance the reliability of GBIs and sensor architecture to ensure the probability of successful intercepts against first generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs). MDA will continue to provide for the operations, training, and sustainment of GMD fielded capability at Fort Greely, Alaska; Eareckson Air Station, Alaska; Vandenberg Air Force Base, California; the Missile Defense Integration Operations Center (MDIOC), Colorado and across the nation-wide GMD Communications Network. In FY 2011, a Failure Review Board (FRB) determined the cause of unsuccessful intercept of Flight Test Ground-Based Midcourse Defense-06a (FTG-06a). GMD is executing a Return to Intercept program that addresses the root cause, develops modified designs, and confirms a solution to the issue through intensive ground testing and a non-intercept flight test, CTV-01. This will be followed by an intercept test mission, Flight Test Ground-Based Midcourse Defense-06b (FTG-06b). GMD continued to build sub-assemblies that are not affected by FTG-06a root cause failure for the Interceptors (GBI) 34-44, and the Flight Test Interceptors required to support the Return to Intercept program (CTV-01 and FTG-06b). GMD will continue long lead development and manufacturing for GBIs 48-57 in support of operational requirements incorporating FRB resolutions, flight testing, and the Stockpile Reliability Program. Once the corrective action is verified through ground testing and a controlled flight test (CTV-01), operational interceptor manufacturing will resume. The Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) continues building upon the Initial Homeland Defense that provides the fundamental capability against intermediate and long-range Ballistic Missiles threats. Work scope includes: 1) Ground Systems 6B1.5 suite delivery to integrate an additional forward based Army/Navy Transportable Radar Surveillance-2 (AN/TPY-2) radar using the Ballistic Missile Defense System Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) System; 2) Ground Systems 6B2 suite delivery to provide expanded C2BMC essential elements of information for situational awareness, dynamic positioning capability for the In Flight Interceptor Communications System Data Terminal on the Sea Based X-Band Radar platform, Sea Based X-Band Radar version 3 interoperability, Warfighter requested changes, enables the use of data provided by up to 14 AN-TPY-2 radars; 3) Ground Based Interceptor Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) software version 9 (CE- II) and version 22 (CE-I) to incorporate in-flight performance improvements and support to the flight test program; 4) Fort Greely Power Plant, Missile Field-2, and 2nd GMD Fire Control Node delivery to improve operational reliability, survivability and availability; 5) Flight Test the weapon system against an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) target with associated objects; 6) Ground Test the weapon system as a part of Ground Test - 04 (GT-04) campaign to assess Ballistic Missile Defense System capabilities. GMD also continues to develop an Enhanced Homeland Defense capability against intermediate and long-range Ballistic Missiles threats. Work scope includes: 1) Ground Systems 6B3 suite delivery to use Near Term Discrimination data, integrate the Clear, AK Upgrade to Early Warning Radar (UEWR) and Ft. Drum, NY In-Flight Interceptor Communications System Data Terminals (IDT) assets, support Space-Based Infrared System interface changes, incorporate evolving threats, Warfighter requirements, and BMDS element interoperability associated changes; 2) Ground Based Interceptor EKV software version 10 (CE-II) and version 23 (CE-I) to incorporate in-flight performance improvements and support to the flight test program; 3) Fort Drum IDT delivery to increase system performance in specific engagement scenarios; 4) Flight Test the weapon system against targets with increasing complexity and in a salvo launch sequence; 5) Demonstrate the ability to integrate future BMDS sensor improvements (e.g., Precision Tracking Space Surveillance); 6) Ground Test the weapon system as a part of Ground Test - 06 (GT-06) campaign to assess Ballistic Missile Defense System capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- MD08_0603882C_4_0400_PB_2013
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