-Description |
Overview (U):(U) Kaena Point consists of a C-band mechanical which supports the test and evaluation of U.S. ICBM and space launches. As an ancillary mission, this radar spends approximately 128 hours a week supporting the space surveillance mission. This radar operates in the 5,400-5,900 MHz range with a narrow beam which provides accurate data but limited search capability. |
(U) Kaena Point consists of a C-band mechanical which supports the test and evaluation of U.S. ICBM and space launches. As an ancillary mission, this radar spends approximately 128 hours a week supporting the space surveillance mission. This radar operates in the 5,400-5,900 MHz range with a narrow beam which provides accurate data but limited search capability.
(U) Loss of this capability would have a significant impact on the Space Surveillance Network (SNN).
(U) Operational.
Name | Title |
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Kaena Point | Kaena Point |
Name | Title |
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Collateral Sensors | Collateral Sensors |
Range Radars | Range Radars |
Name | Title |
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SPACE CONTROL: S.S. NETWORK | SPACE CONTROL: SPACE SURVEILLANCE NETWORK |
(U) None.
DoD.
(U) National Security Space Road Map Team, NSSA, Open Phone: (703) 808-6040, DSN 898-6040.
(U) 28 September 1998
(U) Road Map Production Date: 23 June 2001