Phase 1: Deep Space Radar (DSR) Study and Demonstration Programme

Tender description

1.1. In order to support and enhance UK capability to identify, track and characterise satellites in deep space orbits (e.g. Geostationary Earth Orbit [GEO] and similar environments), Dstl requires a programme of work to study and develop an active ground based radar optimised for deep space. 1.2. This statement of work covers Phase 1 of a Technical Demonstrator Programme (TDP) for a UK Deep Space Radar (DSR) to work towards an Initial Operating Capability (IOC). 1.3. Dstl has identified the following packages of work as being required: • Deliver a detailed analysis of UK requirements relevant to GEO SDA in the form of a System Requirements Document (SRD) • Deliver a study into deep space radar concepts designed to meet the UK requirements identified by the above analysis (SRD). • Deliver summary and conclusions for Phase 1 plus costed Options e.g. demonstration and de-risking of key techniques or capabilities (see WP3).