WSF
Abstract
In Phase I, the Air Force priority is to deliver the technology demonstration solution to mitigate projected WindSat mission End of Life (EOL). In order to achieve this goal, Space and Missile Systems Center/Remote Sensing (SMC/RS) is working with the Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) office to launch Compact Ocean Wind Vector Radiometer (COWVR) technology demonstration. Phase II of the WSF program will more closely resemble the standard satellite acquisition. The Air Force intends to pursue a full and open competition with industry aimed at procuring the most affordable and capable Weather System Follow-on (WSF) Objective System to meet all three capability gaps. The WSF Objective System will be informed by COWVR performance on-orbit to determine whether the COWVR's new design on microwave sensor has the potential to significantly reduce the size, weight and power (SWaP) of the payload, thereby reducing the per mission cost of the system. Furthermore, the COWVR will include a technology transition strategy to strengthen industry competition for the WSF Objective System procurement. The WSF Objective System projected Initial Launch Capability (ILC) is FY22.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- b54a7b9a8b1789aa9110a03d643d5381
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