Long Range Discrim Radar (LRDR)

Abstract

This project includes the development and initial fielding of a Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) by 2020 (Configuration 1) leading to an Operational Capability Declaration in FY 2022 and an improved persistent midcourse MDS discrimination capability in the Pacific sensor architecture. The LRDR will also increase the defensive capacity of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) interceptor inventory and address evolving threats. MDA's request includes funding for the design and development of the LRDR, delivery of spares for initial fielding, system engineering, software development, software Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), hardware manufacturing, qualification testing, developmental testing support, Modeling and Simulation (M&S), and acquisition sustainment. M&S includes development of LRDR digital simulations and their integration into the MDS, M&S architecture, and Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) of LRDR models. The United States Air Force (USAF) will leverage the LRDR inherent capabilities to augment ancillary missions including Space Object Identification and Space Situational Awareness. This project also includes Configuration 2 software upgrades. Configuration 2 represents MDS Increment 6c/7 which includes software upgrades to LRDR to further improve discrimination techniques and capability, expand capability to a broader spectrum of threats, increase support to Space Situational Awareness and Space Object Identification, and implement cost reduction initiatives to reduce life cycle operating costs. Technical Capability Declaration for Configuration 2 is planned for FY 2024.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
MD96_0604873C_4_0400_PB_2021

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Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects

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