Space Based Infrared System High Program and its Alternative
Space Based Infrared System High Program and its Alternative
- Neue Suche nach: C. Chaplain
- Neue Suche nach: C. Chaplain
The U.S. relies on infrared satellites to provide early warning of enemy missile launches and protect the nation, its military forces, and allies. In 1996, the Department of Defense (DOD) initiated the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) program to replace the nations current missile detection system and provide expanded capabilities to support intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. DOD expected to field SBIRS by 2004 at a cost of about $4.2 billion. However, over the past 11 years, SBIRS has proven to be technically challenging and substantially more costly. In an effort to stem cost increases and schedule delays, DOD has restructured the program multiple times, including revising program goals.1 SBIRS is now estimated to cost over $10.4 billion, and the first satellite launch is expected in 2008. Because of continuing problems with SBIRS, DOD began a parallel alternative effort in2006 known as the Alternative Infrared Satellite System (AIRSS), to compete with SBIRS and ensure that the nations missile-warning and defense capabilities are sustained, or possibly provide a follow-on capability to SBIRS.
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Space Based Infrared System High Program and its Alternative
2007
41 pages
Report
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Englisch
Infrared & Ultraviolet Detection , Unmanned Spacecraft , Accountability , Air force , Air force facilities , Artificial satellites , Department of defense , Electronic mail , Governments , Military research , National governments , National security , Reconnaissance satellites , Space based , Space systems , United states , United states government , Websites
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