Command Data Buffer: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 05:47, 3 November 2009

Revision as of 05:13, 8 March 2010

Line 1:

'''Command Data Buffer''' also known as '''CDB''' was a system in use by the [[United States Air Force]]'s [[LGM-30 Minuteman|Minuteman]] ICBM force. CDB was a method to transfer targeting information from a Minuteman [[Launch Control Center (ICBM)|Launch Control Center]] to an individual missile by communications lines.

{{Unreferenced|date=February 2007}}

{{Orphan|date=February 2009}}

==History==

'''Command Data Buffer''' also known as '''CDB''' was a method to transfer targeting information from a Minuteman [[Launch Control Center]] to an individual missile. It was replaced in the late 1990s by the [[Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting]] system, currently in use by [[United States]] ICBM forces.

The surviving remnant of the Minuteman Command Control System (MICCS), CDB permitted the rapid, remote, retarging of the Minuteman III fleet. CDB was operational at all Minuteman III wings by 15 Aug 1977. Minuteman II wings had a similar install, designated Improved Launch Control System, providing the older system the potential for remote retarging.<REF>Department of the Air Force: "Strategic Air Command Weapon Systems Acquisition 1964-1979", 28 April 1980</REF>

[[File:Command Data Buffer configuration.png|thumb|right|CDB configuration]]

==Phaseout==

CDB was replaced in the late 1990s by the [[Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting]] system, currently in use by [[United States]] ICBM forces.<ref>[http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/usa/c3i/react.htm FAS.org: Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting]</ref>

==See also==

* [[MinutemanLGM-30 (missile)Minuteman]]

* [[Launch Control Center (ICBM)]]

==References==

{{reflist}}

{{RocketUSAF-stub}}

[[Category:Nuclear command and control]]

{{Rocket-stub}}

[[Category:Cold War weapons of the United States]]

[[Category:Nuclear weapons of the United States]]