LY U9S8C KETSE DESCREVE ENE 2 Co any Program Kiemenc: # 12431F RESOUKLES (PV KUJLCE LISTING)? (9 in thousands) Project FY 1978 Number Title Actual | TOTAL FOR PROGRAM ELEMENT 28,745 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ELEMENT AND MISSION NEED: Military Command and Control System (WYMCCS The Defense Support Program (NSP) title Defease Support Program (Usb) Budget Activity Strategic Programs  *) Total FY 1979 FY 1980 FY 1981 Additisonal Estimated 32, 300 Hi kag 33,200 Cont inuing Nia {s the key elemenc of the berldwide S The system's current deploymenct ceusists of setellites and two dedicated ground readout stat {fons BASIS FOR FY 1980 RDT&E REQUEST: bility with Shuctele/Titan I1I(34)p/Inertial Upper Stage (1US). satellite modt€{eat ions. ation satellite status readout development mounted readout terminal and associated Simplifled Trocessing St OTHER APPROPREATION FUNDS: FY 1978 Actual _ Procurement (3020)* 94,1090 (Quantity) Procurement (3080)* 45 Includes funds for continuing the development of payload : mod{itteatfons for compaci- Begin design/develepment of a highly mobtle, track Conduct preliminary satetlite 14 desian definitsen. continues, Total FY 1979 FY 1980 FY 1981 Additional Fstimated Estimate Estimate Estimate ta Completion Costs _ 123,460 103,062 63,089 Cont fuuing N/A 4 (Retrofit) 17,258 23,5745 Tr ytrh Cont inutag N/A *Includes Titan LIIC Ground Support Equipment Update (3020) and Inftial Spares (3080) o3
Program Element: # Ll2t sl bitters fetes Sappert Program Budeet Activdtve Stratberds DETAILED BACKGROUND AND URSCRIVETON: theefense Support Program (isi) The system's current deployment coasists of a satellite over the Eastgpn Hemisphere and sateldiftes over the Western Hemisphere Two dedicated ground stations, one overseas and one within the Cont{nental United States (CONUS), receive, process, ~ The Joint Chiefs of Staff (CiCS) have designated the Aerospace Defense Command (ANCOM), Strategic Air Command (SAC), National Mliitary Command Systom (WHMCS), Atiantic Command (LANTOAD Pactfic Command (PACOM), European Cogmand {10°0"M) ‘ as users of DSP data. aS Evolutionary satellite Improvements are Intended to prolong the useful lite of each satellite, make the satellite more survivable increase the viewing area af each satellite, and Increase the accuracy of data Modifications under developmence will ensure that the BSP payloads are compatible with Shattle/TILiG’4)D/Inertial Upper Stage Cts) capabilities. The Simplified Processing Statien will provide for omergency_backup to the current ground stations and enhance mission data survivability : _RELATED ACTIVITIES: Appropciate procurement phasing with the follow-on DSP pragram is being addressed in program planning. Defense Satellite Communt- cations System (33110F) provides data communications routing. Space Boosters (35119F) provides launch support. Space Vehicle Subsystem Advanced Develapment (63401F) {s developing technology for improved reactflon wheels. The ‘Lit ional ot, Emergency Airborne Command Post (32015¥) and Post-Attack Command and Control System (11312F) are potential users of : DSP data. DSP is the key element of the Worldwide Military Command and Control System (WWNCCS) After transition to the Space Shuttie, Space Launch Support (35171F) will provide TUSs and Space Shuttle flighes for DSP missions.
Program Element: #12431F Fiche: Defense Support Program (US?) Birtver Avtivitys Strategie Programs, «3 WORK PERFORMED Bt: Commander-in-Chicf, Aerospace Defense Command (CINCAD), maintains operational control of bap fir the Joint Chiefs of Staff. System operation and technical manapement responsibilf{ties have been delegated tou the Aerospace Defense Command (ADCOM). Afr Force Systems Commind's Space and Missile Systems Organization (SN5O), Les Angeles, CA, has overall development and procurement inanagement responsibility. The Air Force Logistics Commind (AFLC) provides engineering and logistics support. Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, NM, will provide facility support. Air Ferce Materiel Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, {s developing technolory for an improved reaction wheel. The Afr Force Test and Evaluation Center (AFTEC), Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, partici- pates in test and evaluation of selected system segments. TRW, Redando Beach, CA, is the prime contractor for the spacecraft and satellite integration. Aerojet ElectroSystems Company (ARSC), Azusa, CA, is the prime centractor Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporation, Western Development Laboratorfes, Talo Alto, CA, is the prime contractor for the Command Center Processing and Display System and Data Acquisition and Communicatlhers segments. The Martin Company, Benver, CO, builds the_TITAN TTiC booster. The Energy Research and Development Agency (Sandia Corporation) IBM, Thousand Oaks, CA, is the prime contracter for ali software efforts. IBM, Thousand Oaks, CA, and TRW, 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. 4 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE PROGRAMS: 1. FY 1978 and Prior Accomplishments: Significance accomplishments to date include procurement of 13 satellites and 12 TITAN I[IIC boosters, construction of two data processing facilities, and provision of user displays, software, «om munications and 4 training facility (also used for software development and missfon data analysis), completfon of Research and Development (R&D) for modifications to satellites 10-12 lo improve survivability and to provide data survivability, completion of R&l) for an improved focal plane for sateilite 13 and infliation of development of hardware and software for the Simplified Processing Station (SPS). Development, initiated in FY 197A, continues on an improved sensor to provide increased viewing areca RSD support for DSP Augmentation was completed. Ground station modificattons were completed. Satellite Tracking Set Training Equipment was delivered. 536
Program Element: @124310F ithe: Detouse Pappert Presecam CBee) Pridype to Ae tbe abt Pia abe y te Ure er in # Gritdead Destgey “ Review (CDR) was_conducted in June 1978 on a new sensor The decision was made to return to the use ef lead sulphide detectors, telluride. ThiS change results in a lengthening of the development period, but has uo impact on operat fonal suppers of the system. funding ensuring TITAN [{T/Shatctle/Inertial Upper Stage (TUS) compatibility continued. Tn dune 1G7s, the prototype Simplified Processing Station (SPS) was shipped to Vandenberg AFB, CA for conduct of Deveiaoment Cee Evalnation and Initial Operational Test and fvaluattion. The SPS will he delivered 1a DBecember 1978, racher thar the previously reported April 1978. Tt will be configured Co receive two mission data streams from one satellite. satellite calibration experiment was performed instead of mereury co tniun ane 2. FY 1979 Program: Expenditures include completion of Improved sensor developuent and the continuation of Pavload/ Shuttle/TITAN TIL/IUS compatibility development. A sensor structural test model fs funded to verify sensor loads com- patibility with the planned launch vehicles. The fmproved sensor will be retrofitted on two satellites current lo in the inventory and will be {incorporated on all new satellites. The funds for paylead/launch vehicle compatibtilicy ensure the DSP satellites are compatible with Shuttle and TUS interfaces and support the program transition ta the Space Shuttle launch capability. The development efforts inetude consideration of Launch loads, safety requirencnts, interface compatibility and contamination protection. The program also ine ludes development of a capability ta founch two satellites on TITAN I[T!(34)D/1US vehicles to provide the most optimum use of satellite resuurces, Improved space= craft data transmission capabilf{ty development will incorporate state-of-the-art Cechnalogy and ficreatse reliability. Development of a Satellite Link IIT status receive capability will be Initiated for the SPS. This will allow the obs personnel to monitor the health and status af the satellite in suppore of the SPS emergency backup role. The SPS itself will be delivered to the Government in December 1978. A concept feasibility study for a hignly mobile sateilite recefving terminal will be conducted, tal operations data analysis and satellite improvement studies will continue. Opid- A major part of the FY 80 funds wilt be appiied to cout fauing development of the pay loads TITAN TLL/Shuttle/1IUS compatibility and the SI'S satellite Link Tf status capability. The sensor structural test model is continued. Preliminary desfgn/definition of our next new satellite is conducted. The development of a highly mobile satellite receiving terminal will be initiated. The concept is to previde a truck mounted terminal which can be readily moved to new locations to complicate the enemy targeting capability. The development of the aceemprnying satellite high power downlink modification to enable the satellites te he read out by the mobile terminal's smijl (8'-12') antennas will also be initiated. The development of the mobile tormfinals will significantly enhance ihe sur- vivability ofthe DSP data in support of the National Command Authorities (NCA). Satellite improvement studies and analysts of data gathered From orbital operations will continue. 937 3. FY_1980 Planned Program:
Program Element: # 12431F _ Tithe Petense Support Program (BSC) Budiet ACtivity Steribegie Progr ites as 4. FY 19K) Planned Program: Plas fie bude continuing Shatele/ilran 1b C34)p/toertiab Upper Stage ChiS) compacd- bilfty effort and delivery of the SimplifiedProcessing Station satellite Link TL status capabillty.  Resfivn/cetinen ion of satellite 14 will be compicted. The development of the satellite and peound segments of the mobile remsinai con cept continues and the user interface compatibility development is (nitiated. The design definitien of the require- ments for computer replacement at the mission ground stations will be inftiated. The current computers are ayers t- ing obsolescence and nonsupportability. Satellite improvement studies and orbital operations data inalysie cort inne 5. Program to Completion: ‘This is a continuing program, RDTEE funding will support continuing satellite/sy: development in support of DoN requirements. Primary emphasis will be directed toward eliminating or minimizing ope ational employment deficiencies, the use of the Space Simttle and/or TLIT(34)8/TUS in lieu ef the TITAN TLIC, the development of the mohile ground temninal capability and the adequacy of the ground statfon data processing capa- bility. 6. Milestones: Nace A. R. Cc. __ D. Delivery of Satellite #5 - Mar 73 E. F, Delivery of Satellite #6 _ a Fat 23 G. H. Delivery of Satellite #8 May 7h I. Delivery of Satellite #7 et 74 J. Delivery of Satellite #9 “tar 74 K. Jun 7. L. M. N. Satellite 10-11 Retrofit Camplete *(April 78) Sow fT GO. Delivery Prototype Simplified lrogessing Station *(April 78) he. TR P. ke (Ror Forecast) Q. Deliver SPS Link LI Status CapabilTey * (Nor Forecast) 400004 gO R. Retrofic of TITI(34)D/TUS Compatihle Satellite Complete * (30 CY 80) wy CY 8] S. Retrofit of Shuttle/IUS Compatible Satellite Complete * (4Q CY 81) Po CY He T. Satellite Launches As Beaudied kate presented In FY 1979 Descriptive Summaries 538
Vroyerait bbe ad: PLS TF lithe Petontou Support Progtyin Soh dts biobetyae or boy an “442 LAULANATION OF MILESTONE CHANGES The change in dceliverfes of sarellites 12 and i3 and the Tift itgoe tee rt ial Upper stape CEUS} Retrotyt setedusc reflects the phasing of satellite 12 and 13 deliverfes to the retref ft: sehedude to preclude paving tor acceptin ¢ Satellite 13 in duly 1981, testing twice. Satellite 12 will be delivered in August 1980 and The change in Shuttle/(s Retrofit reflects a refinement fa sehedule. Satellite J will be delivered fa Tecemaer Port and Satellite 6 in March 1982. The Simplified Processing Station (3S) delivery reflects the anticipated delivery to the Government. Devetopment Test and Evaluation has been completed. 7, Comparison with FY 1979 Budget Data: The increase in F¥ 1980 of $25..8 reflects incorporation of the development of the mobile ground terminal and the accompanying satellite high power downlink modffications. Within this preeram funding increase is a reduction in SPS funding, continuation of the sensor structural test model and wilce . Development of the mobile ground terminals will significantly improve the PSP data surviva “ae room? Bee TE satellite design funds. bility in support of the National Command Autharitfes (NCA) and military deciston makers. o3d3
Radget Activity: Strategie Preyioue , Program tlemeut: db2a shh, Wetec teappernt Propram (uot) Test and Evaluation bata 1. bevelopnent Test and Evaluution: Tne Defense Cupport Crom ram (SP) has been designed, developei, tested uns deployed as an operational systen. ‘the system is a classified spice proyram consisting of round contrat} nado oreud- out stations that receive data from satellites, process the Jatr. and present it to the National Cormmana and military commanders for decision making purposes. UVevelopmont Test ani Evaluation/Initial Cperiions! Evaluation (QTSE/TOTZE) has been conpleted. Follow-on Operational Test and Evaluation (FOT&E) is the recy: of the operating command (Acrospace Defense Command). All discrepainsies and deficieneies uncovered to dete been resolved or are planned to be resolved jointly by Aer space Defense Command (ADCOM) and Air Foree Cy: mand (AFSC). Mnaintainability and reliability testing of the system were canducted by AFSC during system and continue to be ceni:cted by the system operator. There is a osntinuinas effort to upgrade the satellites ground faeilities ror impreved system performance. 2. Gperutional Test and Evaluation: Current Air Force Test und bLvaluation Center (AFTEC) testing activity of the DSP is limited to the combined test program (DT&E/IOTAE) of the Gisplified Processine Ctatien (SPS) with [Tht et combined test program of the prototype SPS began on 26 Aupust 1978 and will be completed in May 1979. The will be conducted at LRM, the prime contractor; TRW, the inteprating contractor; Ailey Force weapons Laberate: Kirtiand AFB, NM; Vandenberg AFL, CA; and at Cornhusker Army Ammunition Flant, th. Testing: of the protcty Vandenberg AFii will include 70 days or actual (not simulated) aperations. The IOPAR at the Cornhusver Iecation wil: consist of 60 days of live worid operations. An APTEC tent team ecmpoced of personnel from APTEC, ADCOM, Air Force Logistics Comnand (AFLC), Aire Training Counmmand (ATC), Ctratemtio Air Command (SAC), Air Foree Temuunications Carvire (AFCS), USAF Security Service (UCAPSS) will conduet the ite rortion of the test. The purpose of the [oTKE is Lo provide fata and associated analysis of the operutiona, oi feo war tiveness and suitability of the SIO prote.type and to bientity defictencies and recomreni necessary chanece:. 3. System Characteristics: The POU Simplified Proeessing Station (Liv) operational prototype contract his bee: awarded to a contractor team comprised of TBM and TRY. The OPS will be a transportable, minimally manner, 0 os cost version of the current jarre, tixed, dedicated Pop eround stutiens. [Tt fo intended to act as a tosh oe rent ground stations, . Techoteal charucberiautios will equal cr excerma tho vtescieg. data processing capabilities amd availability of the eaistime learce processing stations. Pemenutrated per. cn charncteristics will be avaiinable in May 1979. an ti =>