(U) Kaena Point

(The effects of any budget/program decisions made since the information was collected during 1997-98 are NOT reflected in the National Security Space Road Map (NSSRM).)

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.

Description: (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.

User Impact: (U)
(U) Loss of this capability would have a significant impact on the Space Surveillance Network (SNN).

Programmatics: (U)
(U) Operational.

(U) Organizations and Funding:
	(U) USSPACECOM: Funding Source.

Related Initiatives: (U)
(U) None.

Related Requirements: (U)
(U) None.

Related Categories: (U)
(U) Collateral Sensors, Range Radars

Road Map Placements: (U)
(U) SPACE CONTROL: S.S. NETWORK.

Lead Office: (U)
(U) DoD.

Date of Information: (U)
28 September 1998

(The effects of any budget/program decisions made since the information was collected during 1997-98 are NOT reflected in the National Security Space Road Map (NSSRM).)