Sea Based X-Band Radar (SBX) Sustainment
Abstract
This project provides for the operations and support of the Sea-Based X-Band (SBX) Radar and its four major sub-systems: the self-propelled vessel; the X-Band Radar (XBR); the In-Flight Interceptor Communications System (IFICS) Data Terminal (IDT); and the communications network. The SBX is the largest X-Band radar in the world and serves as the primary midcourse sensor in the BMDS layered network of radars. Self-propelled and semi-submersible, the SBX operates in various locations in the Pacific Ocean. It enables Combatant Commanders to engage ballistic missile threats in all phases of flight. The SBX provides high resolution cued search, acquisition, tracking, target discrimination, and debris assessments. The Ground-Based Midcourse system (PE 0603882C) relies on SBX radar data for fire control solutions. Operations and sustainment of satellite communications to the BMDS are provided by C2BMC, and enable sensor tasking/control by the Ground-Based Midcourse fire control (GFC). The major goals of this system element are to: Operate and sustain the SBX and its subsystems to support BMDS flight testing and operations as required; Deliver advanced XBR algorithms to address evolving threats; Continue to enhance SBX capabilities and integrate into the BMDS; Participate in BMDS ground and flight tests and Targets of Opportunity testing (funding for testing is carried under PE 0603884C (Test and Evaluation line)); Achieve American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certification; Support the transfer of the SBX to the U.S. Navy; Enhance XBR portion of GMD models and simulation (GMDSIM) to provide high fidelity digital simulation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- XX46_0603907C_4_0400_PB_2011
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- Root: SEA BASED X-BAND RADAR (SBX)
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