Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS,...
As a way of introducing the 'test' context of this session, this brief will describe how the BMDO T&E Program is structured and how the Test Infrastructure which includes Targets, Ground Test Facilities (GTFs), Ranges and Airborne Sensors is designed to support BMDO MDAP and Technology Program Test Requirements. the briefing addresses BMDO organization and management; BMDO corporate test program, T&E ranges, instrumentation, and facilities; future test support considerations and issues.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Thomas, Robert, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE...
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS,...
The Department's objective is to develop, procure, and deploy TMD at a level that will enhance U.S. warfighting capabilities and complement the effectiveness of its combat forces. This plan envisions the time phased acquisition of a multitier defensive capability. The first phase consists of near term improvements to existing systems using low risk, and quick reaction programs, while simultaneously refining concepts of operations and tactics. The second phase develops a significant core...
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *MILITARY FORCES(UNITED...
In 1996, the National Missile Defense (NMD) Program was redirected from a Technology Readiness Program focusing on demonstrating technologies to a Deployment Readiness Program (DRP). The DRP's objective is developing and maintaining a capability to field the system three years following a deployment decision. With this redirection came the need to balance cost and performance in the new Acquisition Reform environment. This led to system characteristics that prompted a change in the way that...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Manuel, Henry, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE...
This document describes the analysis performed and results in selecting a suitable launch site, in the Florida Keys, for Theater Missile Defense extended range test targets aimed at intercept points over the Air Force Development Test Center at Eglin AFB Gulf of Mexico test range. The basis of the report is to review the sites in terms of launch safety, potential for environment impact at the sites, and contribution of the site to mission performance. Note, this siting study is not an...
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *GUIDED MISSILE RANGES,...
This funding and language track is arranged by subject and presented in the following order: House and Senate Committee Language; House and Senate Committee Report Language; House/Senate Conference Language.
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *BALLISTIC MISSILE INTERCEPT...
The Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) program is structured to respond to existing and emerging ballistic missile threats around the world. The program focuses its highest efforts on acquisition programs designed to defend against the ballistic missile threat that is "here and now," namely theater-class ballistic missiles. However, the program is developing Theater Missile Defense (TMD) systems that address the growing threat of longer-range ballistic missiles in both theater and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *GUIDED MISSILES, *ANTIMISSILE...
Probability of Negation P(sub N) of an enemy missile depends upon its path from its launch point to its intended asset (target). Since Ballistic Missile (BM) trajectories can be predicted uniquely, once the BM's trajectory is known, then its P(sub N) can be calculated in terms of the probabilities of success in the three major functions. Sensor, BM/C4I and Weapon. In contrast, the Cruise Missile (CM) route between its launch point and its intended asset is preplanned by the enemy, based upon...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Sivakumaran, N. S., BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *GUIDED...
The Commander-In-Chief Theater Missile Defense Assessment Program of the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, is a program that assists the warfighting Commanders-In-Chief in assessing their TMD capabilities. It provides necessary funding for exercises that explore new TMD systems and operational concepts/procedures. This document describes the program management concept and standard operating procedures for the planning and execution of the CINCs TMD assessment program.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Vickers, Scott, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *THEATER LEVEL...
This study was initiated by the sponsors to address risk in the flight test programs of BMDO's hit-to-kill (HTK) ballistic missile defense (B MD) systems. The four systems are the Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD); the Patriot-3 System with its Patriot Advanced Capability.3 (PAC-3) missile; the AEGIS LEAP Interceptor (ALI) Program, which is a risk-reduction program within the Navy Theater Wide (NTW) Defense System; and BMDO's NMD program. This study was motivated by a series of flight...
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *FLIGHT TESTING, *ANTIMISSILE...
The Ballistic Missile Defense Program is structured to respond to existing and emerging ballistic missile threats to the United States, its forward deployed forces, allies, and friends around the world. The highest priority is Theater Missile Defense (TMD), followed by National Missile Defense (NMD), and finally investment in BMD advanced technologies.
Topics: DTIC Archive, DeCesaris, Chet, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE...
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS,...
This document presents requirements that must be met in the use of funds appropriated to BMDO for FY1995.
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *MILITARY REQUIREMENTS,...
This report highlights 50 examples of BMDO-funded technologies that have been or are being commercialized in areas such as communications energy, manufacturing, and medicine.
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS,...
PATRIOT, the centerpiece of the Army's echelon above corps and theater air defense forces, is an extremely capable high-to-medium altitude, long-range air defense missile system which provides air defense of ground combat forces and high-value assets against the air threat of the 1990s and beyond. PATRIOT is designed to cope with enemy defense suppression tactics that may include tactical ballistic missiles (TBM), cruise missiles, anti-radiation missiles, advanced aircraft employing saturation,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *AIR DEFENSE, *ANTIMISSILE...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Wells, Tim, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE...
Test and Evaluation (T&E) of the National Missile Defense (NMD) system is an expensive and complex undertaking. A challenge facing the NMD T&E community is allocation of scarce test resources to achieve necessary system testing within available funding. This allocation is done on the basis of perceived value across a number of test methodologies of which Integrated Ground Tests (IGTs) are one. This paper is based on identified value and lessons learned during recent NMD integrated...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Cody, V., BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *INTEGRATED SYSTEMS,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Bleach, Richard, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE...
Quantum Well Infrared (IR) Photodetectors (QWlP) have been developed very quickly and demonstrated large format focal plane arrays with low noise equivalent irradiance, high uniformity, and high operability. Using the high quality GaAs material systems, QWIPs have the potential for high production yield, low cost and low power consumption. Infrared focal plane arrays (FPAs) are widely used in ballistic missile defense (BMD) for surveillance, target detection, target tracking, and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Tidrow, M. Z., Dyer, W. R., BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS,...
The Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) of the U.S. Department of Defense needed a technology that could provide sudden bursts of energy for a ground-based laser. Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) a technology envisioned in 1969 showed many promises. With this technology researchers could potentially use the concept of superconductivity as a basis to store energy -- which later could efficiently supply very high power.
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *MAGNETIC FIELDS, *LASERS,...
The purpose of this glossary is to facilitate a common language within the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) and the ballistic missile defense community. This glossary supplements other existing Department of Defense (DoD) publications. This glossary is not an official DoD publication; it is limited to terminology that relates to ballistic missile defense. A number of computer, software, and engineering terms are included, especially those applicable to BMD. In addition, numerous...
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS,...
A well defined, planned, and executed Test and Evaluation (T&E) program is critical to the successful acquisition of Theater Missile Defense (TMD) interceptor and sensor programs. One of the items associated with a credible T&E environment, which is continuously being assessed for realism or fidelity, is the target being used to evaluate the interceptor, sensor, and integrated experiment performance. This paper provides a brief backdrop to the description of TMD targets by defining the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Thongchua, Nat, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE...
Disciplined maintenance of the Performance Measurement Baseline is essential for Earned Value Management. A stable baseline provides the earned value (EV) analyst with the metrics needed to bound a project's Estimate at Completion (EAC) range. A single point adjustment (SPA) is made when a contract's existing cost and/or schedule variances are set to zero and all the remaining work is replanned with the goal of completing the project on schedule and on budget. The SPA obscures past performance,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Bachman, David C, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *CONTRACT...
The Atmospheric Interceptor Technology (AIT) program (formerly Endo LEAP) is focused on demonstrating strapdown seekers and strapdown guidance for very small miss distance intercepts at very high velocities against ballistic missiles within the atmosphere. This is being accomplished by advancing state-of-the-art technologies for small, lightweight, highly integrated kinetic energy kill vehicles (KV). Ground testing cannot fully duplicate the simultaneous interaction of the severe aerodynamic,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Hill, E. Thomas, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *BALLISTIC...
Nineteen ninety-four was a year of accomplishment for the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO). Our Clementine satellite thrilled the nation and inspired the aerospace community with its multispectral images of the moon's surface, viewable daily on any personal computer linked to the Intemet. Clementine tested 2 dozen advanced BMDO technologies in deep space, and she was launched in less than 2 years for an unfathomable $75 million. Also, the Delta Clipper Experiment showcased BMDO's...
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT,...
This report contains briefing charts from the 7th AIAA/BMDO Technology Readiness Conference.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Davis, Richard W., BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *BALLISTIC...
This BMDO (Ballistic Missile Defense) document discusses funding, research, development and technologies for the past year and for the future. Technology budgets, acquisition support for defense programs are also discussed.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Dyer, Walter R., BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *BUDGETS,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Lyles, Lester L., BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *THEATER...
Partial contents: Alternative NMD Approaches, Minuteman NMD System Architecture, Current Minuteman System, Arms Control Issues and Proposed Acquisition Concept.
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS,...
The purpose of this guide is to provide the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) managers and executing agents with an overview of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, thus allowing BMDO to comply effectively with NEPA. This guide will help Program Managers and Project Integrators to comply effectively with NEPA in accomplishing the BMDO mission. What is NEPA? NEPA became law on January 1, 1970. The Act established national environmental policy and goals for the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *POLICIES, *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE...
The Pterodactyl Mission is designed to provide localized missile defense by loitering over territory, detecting missile launches, attacking the missile with talons, reposition when required, and provide long endurance coverage.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Copioli, P., BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE...
To design, develop, and demonstrate the Responsive Aircraft Program for Theater Operations (RAPTOR), an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of sustained, high altitude, long term flight, and to design, develop, and demonstrate the Theater Applications Launch on Notice (TALON), a miniaturized kinetic kill interceptor for deployment aboard the RAPTOR. The RAPTOR/TALON system is a technology program, the concept of which is intended as a Boost Phase Interceptor capable of destroying tactical ballistic...
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *BALLISTIC MISSILE INTERCEPT...
The global proliferation of ballistic missile technology and weapons of mass destruction is one of the most immediate and dangerous threats to U.S. national security in the post Cold War era. As the use of Scuds during the Persian Gulf war demonstrated, we cannot rely on traditional notions of deterrence to prevent the use of ballistic missiles by hostile countries. The development and deployment of defenses to protect against ballistic missile threats - initially against theater ballistic...
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS,...
This package includes a brief history of BMDO and information on the various programs.
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *BALLISTIC MISSILE INTERCEPT...
This study, concentrating on the period of Reagan's presidency, examines the role of Congress in the development and evolution of the Strategic Defense Initiative, including relations between Congress and the SDIO, which exercised primary responsibility for the program within the Department of Defense. The argument presented here is that Congress played a larger role in shaping SDI than is generally appreciated.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Rearden, Steven L., BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC,...
This document contains outlines of presentations of the Ballistic Missile Organization at the Advance Planning Briefing for Industry held at Tyson's Corner, VA on 28 February-3 March 1994.
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *SYMPOSIA, *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE...
The purpose of this report is to provide overview of the ongoing National Missile Defense Program to the AIAA/BMDO Technology Readiness Conference.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Webster, Cecil R., BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *THREAT...
BMDO TMP is The Vehicle for Implementing Director's Guidance for Technology: -Maintain U.S. Technical Superiority in Missile Defense -Relate BMDO Technology to MDAP needs and Operational Capabilities. -Allocate a goal of 12% of TOA, but not less than 10% for BMDO Technology Program -Maximize participation of Missile Defense Community in BMDO Technology Program.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Pierce, Bruce J., BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *GUIDED...
Funding and language for the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, describing requirements that must be met in the use of funds appropriated for FY94.
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *PLANNING PROGRAMMING...
The report, comprised of charts, contains information about the National Missile Defense Program: policies, key personnel, requirements, decision making, etc. It states that the mission of the program is to develop, demonstrate and deploy (when directed) a system to defend U.S. against a limited strategic ballistic missile threat by a rogue nation.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Nance, Willie B., Jr, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *DEFENSE...
This is a statement by Lieutenant General Malcolm R. O'Neill, USA Director of Ballistic Missile Defense Organization before the Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, United States House Of Representatives, March 15, 1994. The FY 1995 Ballistic Missile Defense program is discussed.
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS,...
This document presents an assessment of the potential environmental consequences of the development and subsequent validation of the single stage rocket technology (SSRT) using a subscale vehicle that is capable of vertical takeoff and landing. Findings from the assessment determined no significant impact will result from conducting the SSRT program.
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ROCKET LAUNCHERS, *LAUNCHING...
The Innovative Science and Technology (IST) program was created to pursue from scientific feasibility to concept demonstration, innovative technologies that revolutionize the BMDO technology base. It began as a novel experiment. Today the experiment is considered a success. Since it was established, breakthroughs in material science, directed energy, distributed processing, solar concentrators, superconductivity, propellants, and dozens of other technologies have sped from theory to prototype.
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS,...
The purpose of the Technical Analysis Report is to provide SDIO and DNA with an appropriate level of information and analysis that will form the basis upon which the level of environmental documentation for the SMES-ETM Program is determined. Specifically, this report will support the SDIO-ENEC and DNA decision on whether an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement is most appropriate. This effort includes a review of work activities and a summary of salient environmental...
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *MAGNETIC FIELDS,...
In this article is a discussion of why the past is not a bellwether for the future. It is described why simple solutions, slight readjustments and conservative approaches will not allow us to sustain the technological advantage we have enjoyed since World War II.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Sutton, Jeanne C, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *TECHNOLOGY...
This report contains briefing charts from the 8th AIAA/BMDO Technology readiness conference
Topics: DTIC Archive, Davis, Richard W., BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *BALLISTIC...
This is the third version of the glossary of missile defense terms issued by BMDO. The glossary provides a single source of terminology and acronyms related to ballistic missile defense. The purpose of the glossary is to facilitate a common language within the BMD community.
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *GUIDED MISSILES, *DEFENSE...
This report responds to the annual reporting requirements specified by section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101-189), as amended by successive legislation up to and including section 244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997. A complete inventory of relevant legislation outlining reporting requirements is summarized in Appendix A. The report describes the overall Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) strategy and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS,...
