Hypersonic Glide Experiments and Concept Demonstration Development/Support
Abstract
This sub-project matures technologies that could lead to a system capable of global reach from Continental United States (CONUS) or forward bases with the following characteristics: effects on targets in a very short-period of time from execution order; non-ballistic flight over the majority of the flight path; positive control from launch to impact; adequate cross-range/ maneuverability to avoid overflight issues; controlled stage drop over Broad Ocean area(BOA), and provides for in-flight target updates. The technologies developed will have cross-service and cross-concept applicability and will be developed through close coordination among DoD components. This activity will support both ground and flight tests, and provide all national data to the competitive acquisition program. The objectives of this sub-project are to: - Assess boost-glide technologies in light of ground and flight test events and associated modeling and simulation Perform analysis of the military utility of vehicle performance with respect to thermal protection materials, aerodynamics and control surfaces, navigation, guidance, control, and weapons performance Assess the feasibility of producing an affordable solution to fill the CPGS capability gap. Continue systems engineering/development of weaponized payload delivery vehicles Continue flight test planning and support Continue KEP warhead and penetrator development for application to range of CPGS concepts
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- d6caf6f50dd519faeed2649bf480cbe8