Ground Systems & Fire Control
Abstract
The GMD Ground Systems enable control and operation of the GMD Element as part of the MDS. Ground Systems consists of the GMD Fire Control system, GCN, IDT and Launch Site Components (LSC) (silos, silo interface vaults [SIVs]). These components collect and process sensor data, perform mission planning and fire control, command the launch of GBIs, communicate with interceptors in flight, and provide environmental support for GBIs during peacetime. Recurring Efforts include: -Continue development of the Fort Greely Communication Center to improve communication redundancy -Continue fielding GCN modernization efforts to support FGA Missile Field 4, improve Cybersecurity posture, and replace aging hardware and software that is no longer supportable -Continue development, testing and integration of FGA Missile Field 4 and new Launch Support System with GMD Ground Systems to increase Silo capacity and modernize Silo Interface Vault equipment in existing Silos -Continue development and testing of the Ground Systems 9 software build that provides additional discrimination improvements and implements MDS System Track. MDS System Track fuses data from multiple sensors and provides GMD with improved track accuracy and additional discrimination features Specific and/or unique accomplishments to each FY are as follows:
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- e8c74a47f9110de509c86f3cc377addc