The program operates in an integrated team environment to provide accurate, relevant, and timely analysis products to the BMDO community. Target Model Development ODA analysts develop simulated target models to generate expected radiometric and metric characteristics to support flight test risk-reduction activities. Potential data sources include seeker, auxiliary sensor, and thermocouple data. Simulated target signature statistics and images are also generated in support of algorithm development and evaluation activities. At the ODA Development Center, analysts review, implement, and evaluate BMDO element algorithms and provide recommendations back to the system elements to improve overall performance.
Analysts also develop and evaluate alternate algorithms to potentially enhance performance.
BMDO Special Studies ODA has participated in several BMDO-directed special studies to address issues of high interest to the BMDO community. Until now, the most extensive effort involved analyzing, characterizing, and identifying the potential impacts of the radiant trail data collected on the Willow Dune missions. Specific recommendations resulting from this study are continuing to guide BMDO follow-on efforts.