 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Keppel Wins $73 Million Missile Radar Station For Pacific Ocean
Singapore - Oct 28, 2003 Singapore conglomerate Keppel Corp. said its US subsidiary AMFELS Inc. has won a 73 million US dollar defence-related contract from Boeing. The contract involves outfitting a baredeck semi-submersible oil drilling platform that will be used as a radar outpost for the US government's missile defence system, Keppel said in a statement. AMFELS' work also involves the construction of living quarters and installing of electrical, networking and mechanical systems on the platform. When completed, the platform will be deployed in the Pacific Ocean to be used as an early detection facility for missiles fired from North Korea (news - web sites), the oil and gas publication Upstream said in a report this month. The vessel is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2005. "We are proud that Boeing Company has entrusted us with this project on account of our commitment to and reputation of on-time, on-budget delivery of superior quality projects without compromising health, safety and environment standards," AMFELS chairman Tong Chong Heong said. Keppel's forte is in building jack-up rigs for the oil and gas industry and the reported contract for the sea-based radar outpost would be the first venture related to defence. Boeing manufactures commercial and military aircraft as well as satellites. It is involved in aerospace activities, including missile defence systems and space flights.
The SBX Platform The SBX will provide enhanced capability to support more challenging test scenarios. By utilizing a floating platform, the X-Band radar can operate at the best location for different and varied test scenarios, whereas a fixed location for the X-Band radar would limit both performance potential and support to the GMD tests. SBX will consist of a large X-Band radar mounted on a modified fifth-generation semi-submersible platform with Battle Management Command Control and Communications, which will include In-flight Interceptor Communication System Data Terminals and associated communications; power generation; facility floor space; and infrastructure, similar to a fixed radar installation. The platform will be approximately 390 feet long, with a 238-foot beam, and an operations draft of approximately 75 feet. The height from water surface to the top of the radar dome will be 250 feet. The deck area will be approximately 270 x 230 feet. The initial sea trials will take place in the Gulf of Mexico to ensure maneuverability and control of the vessel. In addition, the sea trials may include full power operation for satellite and calibration device tracking. Following the sea trials, the completed platform will transit from the Gulf of Mexico to its primary support base at Adak, Alaska. SBX will perform tracking, discrimination, and assessment of target missiles in support of missile defense tests, as well as, operation of the GMD system. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express Learn about missile defense at SpaceWar.com Learn about nuclear weapons doctrine and defense at SpaceWar.com All about missiles at SpaceWar.com Learn about the Superpowers of the 21st Century at SpaceWar.com
Missile Defense Program Moves Forward
Washington DC (AFPS) Jan 12, 2006The Missile Defense Agency continues to move forward in its efforts to protect the nation against a ballistic missile attack. The eighth ground-based interceptor missile was lowered into its underground silo at Fort Greely, Alaska, Dec. 18, 2005. |
|
|
| The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2006 - SpaceDaily.AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA PortalReports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additionalcopyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement,agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by SpaceDaily on any Web page published or hosted by SpaceDaily. Privacy Statement |
