Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS)

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:budget billions of dollars
gptkbp:collaborates_with gptkb:NSA
gptkb:NRO
gptkb:CIA
DIA
gptkbp:data_transmission secure channels
gptkbp:debut gptkb:SBIRS_GEO-1
gptkbp:design gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:future_plans enhanced capabilities
upgraded sensors
additional satellites
gptkbp:has_ability gptkb:2018
gptkb:2022
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS)
gptkbp:image_processing real-time
onboard processing
ground processing
gptkbp:includes geostationary satellites
highly elliptical orbit satellites
gptkbp:is_critical_for gptkb:national_security
combat operations
force protection
strategic deterrence
gptkbp:is_integrated_with airborne systems
ground-based systems
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Vandenberg_Space_Force_Base
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Atlas_V
gptkbp:launched gptkb:2011
gptkbp:number_of_geosatellites 2
gptkbp:number_of_heosatellites 2
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:2011
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:United_States_Space_Force
gptkb:space
gptkbp:orbit_type gptkb:4
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Global_Missile_Defense_System
gptkbp:provides early warning of missile launches
tracking of ballistic missiles
detection of nuclear events
gptkbp:provides_information_on gptkb:U._S._military
intelligence agencies
allied nations
gptkbp:purpose missile warning
battlefield awareness
technical intelligence
gptkbp:replaces gptkb:DSP_satellites
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Defense_Support_Program_(DSP)
gptkbp:uses infrared sensors
gptkbp:uses_technology signal processing algorithms
data fusion techniques
advanced infrared sensors
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Space_Force
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4