RDT&E, Defensewide / BA 04 (Dem/Val) PE:0603872C (Proj: 3352)
PE Title: Joint TMD (U)
| FY1995 | FY1996 | FY1997 | FY1998 | FY1999 | FY2000 | FY2001 | |||
| Program Name: | Actual | Estimate | Estimate | Estimate | Estimate | Estimate | Estimate | To Complete | Total Program |
| 0603872C RDT&E | 66,698 | 69,409 | 53,042 | 61,204 | 62,318 | 60,029 | 61,750 | Continuing | Continuing |
(U) This project provides for the development/modification and validation of modeling and simulation (M&S) techniques and tools that are critical in assessing the projected, alternative, and demonstrated performance capabilities of Theater Missile Defense (TMD) and National Missile Defense (NMD) systems. These large and complex M&S tools require high-performance vector and parallel processing super-computers, scalar processors, and advanced graphic workstations for operation. Portions of this processing capability are housed at the Joint National Test Facility (JNTF) in Colorado Springs, CO, and the Advanced Research Center/Simulation Center (ARC/SC) in Huntsville, AL. These facilities operate in a distributed integrated simulation environment and host the modeling and simulation wargames that provide analysis, integration, demonstration, and performance verification of BMD systems. These facilities are utilized by all Services. Procedures are established to ensure efficient utilization of these facilities and to provide verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) of the models, simulations, and systems portrayed. This cost effective approach reduces the need for more costly live fire missile test programs and establishes requirements for future technology needs. It promotes enhancements of M&S technologies that support: the acquisition process; the development and fielding of operational capabilities; and the development of common tools, methodologies, and protocols beneficial to data exchange, integration of various modeling and simulations, and software reusability of M&S applications.
(U) Funding for these facilities is distributed through Project 3352. Three Program Elements (PEs); (NMD,TMD, and Support Technology) provided funding. This cost sharing approach ensures cooperation, contributes to achieving synergy across the efforts, and minimizes duplication of modeling and simulation resources. The total funding profile remains flat on an annual basis, with adjustments for inflation. For example, the decrease in TMD funding for JNTF in FY97 is offset by a corresponding increase in NMD funding. These PEs include the total costs for operations and maintenance of these facilities which includes: computer hardware and software; communications networks; security; and other essential capabilities necessary to develop and operate reconfigurable, multiple experiment test bed environments. This document describes the TMD portion of funding for these activities.
(U) This project funds the development, operation, verification, validation, and accreditation of the Extended Air Defense Test Bed (EADTB) and the Extended Air Defense Simulation (EADSIM) which support the analysis required for TMD program acquisition and integration. The EADTB is a flexible distributed simulation tool that can determine the performance of existing and conceptual extended air and missile defense systems with the added complexity of theater missile defense threats. This is a multi-node test bed that is comprised of high and medium fidelity models of sensors, environments, weapon systems, threats, and Battle Management Command, Control and Communication (BM/C3) systems. The capabilities of the EADTB are being incrementally developed and accredited with the Services. EADSIM is a low to medium detail simulation system that operates on a stand-alone workstation. This simulation is used for architectural analysis of EAD systems and provides user interface for scenario preparation and model description.
(U) M&S activities funded by this project include: development, enhancement, and maintenance of the theater test beds and conduct of wargames that provide the analysis, integration, demonstration, and performance verification for TMD systems. It ensures joint usage of simulation tool resources, supports allied and friendly international participation and cooperation in wargaming exercises. This project focuses M&S support in six primary areas: standardization, assessments, development/modification, accreditation, computer architectures/networks, and program management for BMDO and Service M&S programs.
o ($27.237M) Delivered EADTB Capability 2 and 2a which added new modeling capabilities for TMD including a TBMD capable Navy cruiser and space-based sensors, provided software improvements to support a more user friendly simulation environment, and improved output displays and data accessibility. Participated in the OSD directed Cost & Operational Effectiveness Analysis (COEA) studies and joint exercises. Converted EADTB development environment and rehost software to an affordable Silicon Graphics (SG) platform reducing hardware costs for new nodes by a factor of 10:1. Delivered a remote EADTB analytical node at JNTF. Provided on-site support, operation, and maintenance to the Shape Technical Center (STC), ARC, JNTF, and Ft. Bliss; corrected user identified software problems and provided enhancements to EADSIM; and continued VV&A of EADTB.
o ($26.681M) Provided super-computing resources at the JNTF which were used by the Threat and Countermeasures program to upgrade model capability, develop scenarios, and produce threat tapes for U.S. and international Wargames and Exercises. Established a prototype connection of the Theater Planning Tool (TPT) to existing tactical communications systems through the BMC3 Element Support Center (BESC). Provided Studies and Analysis expertise and resources to BMDO and the BMD community to address BMD issues across the entire development and operational spectrum. Awarded separate JNTF Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Research and Development (R&D) contracts to gain cost efficiencies and provide a responsive, task-oriented capability.
o ($6.912M) Provided super-computing resources at the ARC/SC to operate a multiple experiment test bed environment for conducting research and development activities for the Army's Ground Based Elements (PATRIOT, THAAD, and BMC3 components) including the EADTB and EADSIM. Major areas of support include maintenance, modification, and enhancements of/to: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis; COEA of TMD systems; technical base analysis; concept studies; and alternative trade-off analysis.
o ($4.525M) Provided Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) compliance for the EADTB, demonstrated the technical capability to the Missile Defense Battle Integration Center (MDBIC) operational concept, and integrated the MDBIC into the Synthetic Theater of War (STOW) architecture for TMD. The DIS and STOW capabilities provide the MDBIC a fully integrated environment consisting of a unique set of constructed virtual and live (3 levels of M&S capability) simulation capabilities linked together through the DoD Distributed Simulation Internet (DSI).
o ($1.343M) Provided TMD M&S management oversight and supported the independent verification and validation (IV&V), and head-to-head comparisons required for accreditation by the Services.
o ($31.530M) Provide super-computing and wargaming resources at JNTF. Continue use of the JNTF for threat scenario generation and threat tape production for U.S. and international Wargames and Exercises. Continue to provide Studies and Analysis expertise and resources to BMDO and the BMD community to address BMD issues across the entire development and operational spectrum. Continue support as the central hub of the BMD network linking Services, contractors, and other DoD/government facilities.
o ($21.725M) Deliver EADTB Capability 3 (this provides basic simulation capability for small TMD scenarios to support BMC3 special studies) and continue development of Capability 4 (upgrades include models of F15 aircraft, Boost Phase Intercept (BPI), AWACS, and ground-based command and control centers); incorporation of DIS capability; providing EADTB support to STC, THAAD, and BMC3 studies and analysis. Provide EADSIM baseline maintenance; continue EADTB VV&A activities; provide EADTB site support to all nodes, including the German and STC nodes.
o ($8.328M) Provide super-computing resources at the ARC/SC to operate a multiple experiment test bed environment for conducting research and development activities for the Army's Ground Based Elements (THAAD, PATRIOT, and BMC3 components), EADTB, EADSIM, and the THAAD Test Bed. Continue to support maintenance, modification, and enhancements of/to: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis; COEA of TMD systems; technical base analysis; concept studies; and alternative trade-off analysis.
o ($7.826M) Provide TMD M&S support in six primary areas: standardization, assessments, development/modification, accreditation, computer architecture/networks, and program management for BMDO and Service M&S programs.
o ($16.973M) Deliver EADTB Capability 4 and continue development of Capability 5 (upgrades include limited ground force interactions, and additional space based sensor enhancements). Limited EADSIM and EADTB site support. Continue EADTB VV&A activities. Provide EADSIM baseline maintenance.
o ($17.329M) Provide super-computing and wargaming resources at JNTF. Continue use of the JNTF for threat scenario generation and threat tape production for U.S. and international Wargames and Exercises. Continue to provide Studies and Analysis expertise and resources to BMDO and the BMD community to address BMD issues across the entire development and operational spectrum. Continue development and operation of the Joint TMD Planning Tool. Host the Theater Missile Defense Systems Exerciser (TMDSE) at the JNTF.
o ($8.651M) Provide super-computing resources at the ARC/SC to operate a multiple experiment test bed environment for conducting research and development activities for the Army's Ground Based Elements including the EADTB, EADSIM, and the THAAD Test Bed. Major areas of support include maintenance, modification, and enhancements of/to: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis; COEA of TMD systems; technical base analysis; concept studies; and alternative trade-off analysis.
o ($7.055M) Provide M&S support in six primary areas: standardization, assessments, development/modification, accreditation, computer architecture/networks, and program management for BMDO and Service M&S programs.
o ($3.034M) Upgrade of host processing resources to address inadequate user responser time; establishment of a wide area network (WAN); upgrade supercomputers to support modeling and simulations; implementation of new technology to support multimedia applications replace obselete computational resources; and implement nearline and online mass storage to support user software analysis.
o ($27.310M) Provide super-computing and wargaming resources at JNTF. Continue use of the JNTF for threat scenario generation and threat tape production for U.S. and international Wargames and Exercises. Continue Studies and Analysis expertise and resources to BMDO and the BMD community to address BMD issues across the entire development and operational spectrum. Continue support as the central hub of the BMD network which links Services, contractors, and other DoD/government facilities.
o ($13.346M) Deliver EADTB Capability 5. Provide limited site support to all EADTB users. Provide EADSIM baseline maintenance.Continue limited EADTB VV&A activities. Port EADTB to an affordable Silicon Graphic platform.
o ($7.809M) Provide super-computing resources at the ARC/SC to operate a multiple experiment test bed environment for conducting research and development activities for the Army's Ground Based Elements including the EADTB, EADSIM, the THAAD Test Bed, TISES, and Theater Missile Defense System Exerciser (TMDSE). Major areas of support include maintenance, modification, and enhancements of/to: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis; COEA of TMD systems; technical base analysis; concept studies; and alternative trade-off analysis.
o ($9.497M) Provide M&S support in six primary areas: standardization, assessments, development/modification, accreditation, computer architecture/networks, and program management for BMDO and Service M&S programs.
o ($3.242M) Continue upgrade of host processing resources to address inadequate user responser time; establishment of a wide area network (WAN); upgrade supercomputers to support modeling and simulations; implementation of new technology to support multimedia applications replace obselete computational resources; and implement nearline and online mass storage to support user software analysis.
| FY1995 | FY1996 | FY1997 | FY1998 | TOTAL COST | |
| Previous President's Budget | 64,801 | 70,521 | 57,486 | 61,990 | 254,798 |
| Current Budget Submit | 66,698 | 69,409 | 53,042 | 61,204 | 250,353 |
Funding: Funding for NTF, ARC and EADTB development and operations were reduced in FY1997 - FY2001 to fund higher priority projects.
Schedule: None
Technical:None
| Related RDT&E: | Funding Dependency? (Yes1/No) |
| 2260 THAAD System, PE 0603861C | No |
| 3152 NMD Systems Engineering, PE 0603871C | No |
| 3261 BMC3I Concepts, PE 0603872C | No |
| 3270 Threat and Countermeasures, PE 0603872C | No |
| 3265 User Interface | No |
| 3359 System Test & Evaluation | No |
| 3352 Modeling and Simulation, PE 0603871C/0603173C | Yes |
1Funding data for related RDT&E efforts that have a funding dependency can be found in the respective project summary/program element.
D. (U) Schedule Profile
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| Engineering Milestone | xa | |||||||||||||||
| T&E Milestone | xbc | xd | xe | xfg | xhi | xj | xklm | xn | xop | xq | xr | xs | xtu | |||
| Tech Demo Milestone | ||||||||||||||||
| Contract Milestone | xv | |||||||||||||||
a Rehost EADTB to Silicon Graphics system
b Delivery of EADTB Capability 2A
c NMD/TMD Wargame 95-A (CENTCOM)
d Delivery of EADTB NTF node
e NMD/TMD Wargame 95-B (EUCOM)
f Delivery of EADTB Capability 3
g GBR/THAAD Integration Testing
h NMD/TMD Wargame 96-A
i Delivery of EADSIM Ver 6.0
j Delivery of JTMDP Build 1
k Delivery of German EADTB Software
l NMD/TMD Wargame 96-B
m Delivery of EADTB Capability 4
n GBR/THAAD Integration Testing
o NMD/TMD Wargame 97-A
p Delivery of EADSIM Ver 7.0
q NMD/TMD Wargame 97-B
r GBR/THAAD Integration Testing
s NMD/TMD Wargame 98-A
t NMD/TMD Wargame 98-B
u Delivery of EADTB Capability 5
v NTF Support Contract Award
| GBR/THAAD Integration Test | 1Q/FY99 |
| EADTB P3I Updates | 2Q,4Q/FY99 |
| EADTB P3I Updates | 2Q,4Q/FY00 |
| NTF Support Contract Award | 3Q/FY00 |
| EADTB P3I Updates | 2Q,4Q/FY01 |