Design, Test, and Evaluation

Paragon has a seasoned group to support all facets of Design, Test, and Evaluation (DT&E) ranging from hardware-in-the-loop testing to pre and post-flight analysis for endo-atmospheric and exo-atmospheric vehicles. Paragon personnel were responsible for test and evaluation function for the Ground based Interceptor (GBI) and the ARROW interceptor.

Functional AreaParagon’s Role & Responsibility
Electronics Testing and EvaluationOperational and environmental Testing to required specifications. Performance and operational limit assessments.
RF CommunicationsPower level, sensitivity and signal-to-noise level testing.
RF Antenna DesignDesign, modeling, gain, beam-width and sensitivity analysis. Verification, testing and documentation.
Flight Test PlanningDevelop flight test plans to meet requirements.
Independent Review TeamProvide independent assessment of target vehicle.
Provide independent assessment of target vehicle.Provide independent assessment of launch go/no-go.
Data ReductionReduce flight data to assess requirements
Preflight PredictionsPerform Hi-Fi simulation testing to assess go/no-go
Requirements DefinitionDerive mission requirements
Support PlanningHi-Fi modeling and vehicle assessments
AcquisitionDeveloping strategy, technical evaluation and award
Design and DevelopmentModeling, testing, and documentation
Post Mission ActivitiesMission reconstruction and anomaly investigation
Software Verification/ValidationPerform detailed software testing and verification
Trajectory OptimizationDevelop optimum flyout trajectory to meet system requirements
Autopilot DesignDevelop classical, modern, robust and artificial intelligent based approaches
Guidance DesignDevelopment of classical, optimal, artificial intelligent based and game theoretic algorithms
Quick Look ReportsProvide Government initial assessment of flight test.