Discrimination Sensor Tech-Flight Test Execution
Abstract
The MT95, Discrimination Sensor Technology Flight Test project funds the management and execution of Discrimination Sensor Technology testing through technology demonstration of Aegis Launch-on-Remote real time stereo tracking with Multi-Spectral Targeting System - Cs. Aegis Launch-on-Remote capability allows Aegis BMD to launch an interceptor before its own radar acquires the threat, thus expanding Aegis BMD's defended area. Aegis BMD Launch-on-Remote involves Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications providing information about the paths (called tracks) of ballistic missile threats, to Aegis BMD from forward based radars. The MT95, Discrimination Sensor Technology flight test project leverages other BMDS tests as an associated operation to gather sensor data. In FY 2015, MDA successfully tested two Multi-Spectral Targeting System -B sensors integrated into MQ-9 Reapers. The Discrimination Sensor Technology tests used the BMDS operational architecture, proving that the Aegis weapon system could launch a Standard Missile - 3 against a ballistic missile target and achieve intercept using the tracking data from the airborne Multi-Spectral Targeting System sensors. In FY 2016, the Discrimination Sensor Technology Flight Test project tests two Multi-Spectral Targeting System -Cs integrated into MQ-9 Reapers to demonstrate increased track precision and discrimination capability for the BMDS. As a precursor to the BMDS testing, the MDA is partnering with the Air Force to characterize Multi-Spectral Targeting System performance and provide data for Air Force Air Dominance development planning. The Discrimination Sensor Technology Flight Test project funds flight, operations and maintenance costs for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, ground control stations and ground support equipment. It also funds shipping of the test assets to test ranges, labor, travel, range support and Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications test support specific to Discrimination Sensor Technology. The results from this airborne Multi-Spectral Targeting System -C Launch-on-Remote test sequence mature the critical technologies necessary for prototype development under the Technology Maturation Initiatives program element 0604115C. Launch-on-Remote is the precursor to Engage-on-Remote, which significantly expands BMD reach and the defended area.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- MT95_0603177C_3_0400_PB_2017
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