FY i979 RDTSE DESCRIPTIVE SUICIARY Peogram Element: # J2431F _ Title Defense Support Program _ Budget Activity Strategic Progrars #3 ou RESOURCES (PROJECT LISTING): (S in thousands) Total Fy 1977 FY 1978 FY 1979 FY 1980 Additional Estimated Project Actual Estimate Estimate Estimate to Completion Costs _ Number Title TOTAL FOR PROGRAM ELEMENT 24,600 28, 400 32, 300 29,200 Cont {nuing Not Applicable BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ELEMENT AND MISSION NEED; The Defense Support Program (DSP) ts the key element of the Werldwide Mijitary Command gnd Control System (WWMCCS). The system's current deployment consists of satellites and two dggicated ground readout stations ‘ a BASIS FOR FY 1979 RDT&E REQUEST: This request includes funds for continuing the development of payload modifications for compatibility with Shuttle/Titan Ifl/Inertial Upper Stage (IUS). Development of imprgved spacecraft data trans- mission capability will be completed. A command and status capability will be devel- oped for the Simplified Processing Station, as will UHF uplink to airborne command posts. Total FY 1977 FY 1978 Fy 1979 FY 1980 Additional Fst timated Actual Estimate Estimate Estimate to Completion Costs OTHER APPROPRIATION FUNDS: Procurement (3020}* 24,800 96,400 738,400 186,100 Continuing Not Appiicable (Quantity) 4(Retrofit) 1 2,903 18,211 25,173 Continulag Not Appiitcabie Procurement (3080)# 13,646 *Includes Titan LIIC Ground Support Fquipment Updace (3020) and Initial Spares (3080) 340
Program Element: # 12ajle Tithe: Defense Support: Program Hoebiret AL Civits Sut teed Prove bas — DELALL ED BAUKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION: The pefense Support Propram (DSP) ee The s,atenm [5s operational Two dedicated ground gtations, one overseas and one within the Continental United States (CONUS), receive, The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) have designated the Aerospace Defense Command process, (ADCOM), Strategic Air Command (SAC), Natignal Military Command System (NMCS), Aclantte Command (LANTCON), Pacific Command (PACOMN), European Command _(EURCOM), as users of DSP data. Evolutionary gatelligeg improvements are {ntended to prolong the useful Life of each satellite, make the satellite m re survivable -, Increase the viewlyg area,of each satellite, and increase the decuracy of data Modifications under development will ensure that the DSP payloads are compatible with Shuttle/TILIC/ Inertial Upper Stage (TUS) capi: bilities. The Simplified Processing Station will provide for emergency backup to the current ground stat fons e RELATED ACTIVITIES: ~ Defense Satel- “Tite Communications System (33110F) provides data communications routing. Space Boosters (35119F) provices launch sup- port. Space Vehicle Subsystem Advanced Development (63401F) is developing technology for improved reaction wheels. The National Emergency Airborne Command Post (32015F) and Post-Attack Command und Control System (11312F) are potential users of DSP data. DSP is the key element of the Worldwide Military Command and Control System (WWMCCS) Space Shuttle (124496) will provide launch support following DSP transition. After transition to the Space Shuttle, Space Launch Support (35171F) will provide IUSs and Space Shuttle flights for DSe gps:
Program Element: # J2431F Title: Defense Support Program (DSP) . Wadyet Actiy tty: Strategic Pregeanis" u WORK PERFORMED BY: Commander-in-uniet, ACrospace Defense Command (CINCAD), maintains operational control of OSE far the Joint Chiefs of Staff. System operation and technical management responsibilities have been delegated to the USAF Aerospace Defense Command (ADCOM). Air Foree Systems Command's Space and Missile Systems Organization (SAMSG), Los Angeles, CA, has overall development and procurement management responsihblifty. The Air Force Logistics Commanc (AFLC) provides engineering and logistics support. Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, NM, will provide facility sup- port. Air Force Materiel Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Atr Force Base, vil, {ts developing technology for an impreved reaction wheel. The Air Force Test and Evaluation Center (AFTEC), Kirtland Air Force Base, NN, participates in test and evaluation of selected system segments. TRW, Redondo Beach, CA, {s the prime contractor for the spacecraft ang satellite integration. Aerojet ElectroSystems Company (AESC), Azusa, CA, is the prime contractor Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporation, Western Development Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA, is the prime’ con- trt° + for the User Display and Data Acquisition and Communications segments. The Martin Company, Denver, CO, pro- vig the TITAN IITIC kgoster. The Energy Research and Development Agency (Sandia Corporation) has responsibility IBM, Thousand Oaks, CA, is the prime contractor for all software efforts. IBM, Thousand Oaks, CA, and&7TRW, Redondo Beach, CA, are teamed on the Simplified Processing Station, with IBM as prime. The Aerospace Corporation, Inglewood, CA, furnishes general systems engineering/integration for the DSP System Program Office. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE PROGRANS: 1, FY 1977 and Prior Accomplishments: Significant accomplishments to date include procurement of 13 satellites and 12 TITAN LIIC boosters, construction of two data processing facil{ties, and provision cf user displays, software, com- munications and a training facflity (also used for software development and misston data analysis), completion of Research and Development (R&D) for modifications to satellites 10-12 to {fmprove survivability and to provide data survivability, completion of R&D for an improved focal plane for satellite 13 and Infefation of development of hardware and software for the Simplified Processing Station (SPS). Development, Inftfaced in FY 1976, continues on an improved sensor to provide increased viewing area. _* In June 1976, a software nackage was delivered Development of mod-- ifications for satellite retrofit to improve survivability *. R&P support for DSP Augmentation was completed. Ground station modifications were completed. Satellite Tracking Set Training Equipment was delivered. 342
Program Element: # 12$31F _ Title: Defense Supnort Program (DSP) _ Rodgee Activity: Strategte Proprani ay ~ 2. FY 1978 Program: Expenditures include sensor development and payload/shuttle/Tican Lif/(nertial Upper Stage (ILS) compatibility development. The improved sensor development will be completed. The new sensor will be retrofitted cn two satellites currently in the storage inventory gnd will be incorporated on all new satellites. The sensor will enable the system to provide more accurate data Intensive development of shuttle/payload compatibility modifications is inif€Tated for retrofit on two satellftes and inclusion on satellite 14, procured in FY 1980. Funds to insure TITAN III/IUS compatibility for retrofit on two other satellites are included. Improved spacecraft data transmission capability development is initfated to incorporate state-of-the-art techaolop- and increase reliability. Funding for the Simplified Processing Station (SPS) Initial Operational Test and Evaluation, Operation/Maintenance demonstration and engineering change orders continues througn FY 1978. The SPS will be deti. ret ri in April 1978. Satellite improvement studies and analysis of data gathered from orbital operations will czontinue. 11 tnerease of $1.2 million from the program shown in last year's summary reflects a reallocation of funds to cotmdsuee satellite calibration experiment ver 3. FY 1979 Planned Program:A major part of the FY 1979 funds will be applied to the continuing develapment of Cie pas load/Titan I1f/Shuttle/IUS compatibility modifications. his, will ensure that Defense Support Program (DSP) setollite . are compatible with the Shuttle and [US interfaces and will support the transition to the Space Shuttle launch capa bilfty. In addition, to provide the most optimum use of satellite resources, the program includes development of the capability to launch two satellites on Titan ILI/IUS vehicles. Development efforts include consideration of isunch loads, safety requirements, interface compatibility and contamination proteciion. Improved spacecraft data trans- mission capability developgent to incorporate state-of-the~art technology and increase reliability will se compiere!, This will allow the Sits ta monitor the houséReeping Functions of the DSP satellites and command them as appropriate. The C&S capability will provide for a More complete SPS emergency backup capability. An Ultra High Frequency (UHF) uplink capability from the SPs to air- borne command posts will be developed. Orbital operations data analysis and satellite improvement studies will cen- tinue. The increase of $6.9 million from the program shown in last year's summary reflects the C&S and UHF uplink development for the SPS and a refinement in payload/Titan III/IUS incegraction development funding requirements. 4. FY 1980 Planned Program: Plans include continuing development of payload/Shuttle/TIII/IUS compatibillty to cneate smooth DS? transition; continulng SPS C&S and uplink capability development; satellite improvement studies; and analysis of orbital operations data. The increase of $8.4. million frum the program shown last year reflects the SP. C&S/UHF development and an increase in Titan LII/IUS/payload integration dévelopnent. 343
Program Klement: & L243LF Ticle: Defense Support Propram (DSP) Budgee Activity: Strateytc Programs #1 >. Program to Completion: This is a continuing program. RUISE funding will esuppore continuing satellite/system development in support of DOD requirements. Primary emphasis will be directed toward eliminating or minimizing deficiencies discovered during operational employment and the development of the capability to use the space shuttle and/or TITAN III/IUS in lfeu of the TITAN LIIC booster. a, Milestones: Date A. _ B. C. D. “Belivery of Sateliite #5 _Mar 73_, E. F. “Delivery of Satellite 6 “Jul 73, G. H. “Delivery of Satellite #8 , “May 747 I. Politvery of Satellite #7 Oct 74 J. Delivery of Satellite #9 Mar 75 K. L. M. N. Satellite 10-12 Retrofit Complete © *(Nov 77) Apr 78 O. Delivery of Prototype Simplified Processing Station*(Jan 78) Apr 78 P. MNelivery of Satellite #13 *(Mar 78) Jun 78 Q. Recrofit of TILI/IUS Compatible Satellite Complete 3QCcY80 R. Retrofit of Shuttle/IUS Compatible Satellite Complete 4QCY81 S. Next satellite launch As Required * Date presented in FY 1978 Descriptive Summaries. 344
Program Element: #beljik Vitter: eon nudgat ‘Test and valuation lata ‘ 1. Gevelopment Test and Evaluation: The Defense Support Frogram (DOP) has been desiynet, developea, testa) and deployed as an operationally functional system. The system is acla tied space picgram consistinen @ f and present ot ground control and readout stations that receive data from sutellites, process the data, nent ‘lectound the National Command Authorities and military ccmmanders for decision maxing purposes. levels Fvaluation/Initial Gperational Test and Fyvaluation (DT&E/IGU&E) has been conpleted. Folluweon Cperatl nel Test and Fvaluation (FOT&E) is the responsibility of the operating: command (Aerospace befense Command). ALi discrepancies and deficiencies uncovered to date have been resolved or are planned to be resolved Juintly cy Aerospace Defense Command (ADCOM) and Air Force Systems Command (AFSC). Maintainability and reliability testing of the system were conducted hy AFSC during system development and cantinue to be conducted te the system operator 2. Operational Test and Evaluation: Current Air Force ‘lest and Evaluation Center (AFTEC) testing activity of the PSt is Limited to the combined test program (DT&E/GTRE) of the Simplified Tracessing Station (Sh). The combined test program of the prototype SPS is scheduled to besxin in January 19/3 and be completed by August 1978. ‘The tests will be comiucted at IBM, the prime contractor; TRW, the inteyrating contractor; Ais Force Weapons Laboratory at Kirtland AFB, NM, Vandenbery: AFM, CA; aml at a CONUS site yet ta be selected. Testing of the prototype at Vandenberm AFI will include (0 days of actunl (not simulated) aperations. ‘Vhe 1OT&E at the CONUS location will consist ot 60 days of Live world operations. An ARTEG test team cempesed of personr: * from AFTEC, ADCOM, Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC), Air Training Commanil (ATC), Strategic Air Commana (SAC), Air Force Communiagtions Service (AFCS), USAF Security Service (USAFSS), i a conduct the TOT&E portion of the test. The purpose Gf tne [Tse is to provide data and associated antfysis of the operational cffectiveness, suitability, and military utilicy of the SPS prototype to assist in any production decision and ta recommend necessary changes i follow-on production SPS inodels. noany 3. System Characteristics: The NSP Simplified Processing Station (SPS) operational prototype contract has been awarded to a contractor team comprised of TBM and TRW. ‘Ihe SLi will be a transportahie, minimally manned, lower cost version of the current lggee, fixed, dediculed PSP mround stations. Tt is intended ts act as a backup to current ground stations “Yechnical charac- teristics will equal or exceed the mission data processingg capabiiities and availabilities of the existing large processing stations. Demonstrated performance characteristics will be available in May 1978. 345