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Missile defense

Measures designed to detect, identify, track, and defeat attacking (ballistic) missiles in both strategic and theater tactical roles, during any portion of their flight trajectory (boost, post-boost, midcourse, or terminal) or to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of such attack.

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portability

Military; Missile defense

(Software) The extent to which a software component originally developed on one computer or operating system can be used on another computer or operating system.

report back

Military; Missile defense

Information returned from system elements that verify that directions have been received and carried out. Also includes information regarding system effectiveness.

sensor data

Military; Missile defense

Measurement information. For a passive sensor it is usually irradiance time, and LOS. For an active sensor it may include range, doppler, cross section, etc., as well.

combat area

Military; Missile defense

A restricted area (air, land, or sea) that is established to prevent or minimize mutual interference between friendly forces engaged in combat operations. See also Combat Zone.

life jacket

Military; Missile defense

The life support storage container for a Brilliant Pebbles singlet. The life jacket contains subsystems that perform power, communications, and environmental protection functions.

flight test

Military; Missile defense

Test of an aircraft, rocket, missile, or other vehicle by actual flight or launching. Flight tests are planned to achieve specific test objectives and gain operational information.

direct cost

Military; Missile defense

Any cost that is specifically identified with a particular final cost objective. Is not necessarily limited to items that are incorporated into the end product as labor or material.

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