Applications
- 7.3.1 Ballistic Launch Detection — Detecting ballistic missile launches within seconds of ignition by continuously monitoring Earth's surface for the distinctive infrared signature of rocket exhaust plumes.
- 7.3.2 Hypersonic Glide Tracking — Continuously tracking hypersonic glide vehicles from boost separation through unpowered glide phase using a persistent infrared and radar satellite constellation.
- 7.3.3 Boost-Phase Identification — Characterising a ballistic or hypersonic missile's launch platform, propellant type and payload class within the first 90–180 seconds of flight using multi-spectral infrared and RF sensors.
- 7.3.4 Trajectory Prediction — Using satellite-derived tracking data and on-orbit processing to compute real-time impact point estimates and refined trajectory solutions for inbound ballistic and hypersonic threats.
- 7.3.5 Cueing for Interception — Fusing satellite-derived track data from boost-phase and mid-course sensors to generate precise fire-control quality cues for ground, sea and airborne interceptor batteries.