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Accession Number:

AD1175085

Title:

Space Based Infrared System High Program and its Alternative

Author(s):

• Chaplain, Cristina

Author Organization(s):

• United States Government Accountability Office

Report Date:

2007-09-12

Abstract:

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

Document Type:

Conference:

Journal:

Pages:

41

File Size:

0.67MB

Contracts:

Grants:

Descriptors:

• reconnaissance satellites
• space systems
• test and evaluation
• military research
• artificial satellites
• elliptical orbits
• cost estimates
• geosynchronous satellites
• software development
• spacecraft
• department of defense
• detection
• national security
• space based
• acquisition
• air force
• air force facilities

SubjectCategory:

• Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Space Technology

Communities of Interest:

• Space

Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release

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