Rad-hardening Technology for Interceptor Avionics RaTOA

The goal of the proposed research is the development of a radiation-hardened gyro that reduces SWaP (size, weight, and power) and cost and demonstrates improved performance of ascent phase intercepts. During this effort, NextGen and Gray Research (formerly GH Systems, Inc.) in partnership with RMS will provide designs, recommendations, and a risk mitigation plan for radiation-hardening the avionics package on an ascent phase intercept with a focus on the gyro and the SM-3 Block IIA and Block IIB as the intended platforms. The team will assess conventional and next generation gyros such as Honeywell's GG1308, GG5200/5300, and IFOS'G*Sense-SMF_A1-G1. The team will investigate the feasibility of rad-hard protecting the selected gyros with GH Systems avionics rad-hard packaging technology. During the Phase I option period an operational prototype that demonstrates radiation-hardening of a gyro and associated sub-components will begin. The TRL during Phase I will be elevated from a 2 to a 3. During Phase II, the design, fabrication, and testing of a gyro sub-system prototype will be accomplished further elevating the TRL to a 5.