Space Test and Training Range Development

Abstract

This project supports the development of Space Test and Training Range (STTR) capabilities required to support developmental and operational test, training, exercises and tactics development for Space Control systems and related architecture. This includes development, demonstration and delivery of test assets, special test equipment, capabilities and systems required to test, validate, and verify performance of integrated space control systems. The objective of the STTR is to provide a safe, secure, controllable and repeatable environment for the testing and training of Space Control mission systems and operators that is both realistic and relevant. Additionally, this program supports the development of test range assets required to support developmental and operational test, exercises, training, and tactics development for Air Force and Joint-service space control systems/units. Included are both the fixed node Space Range Operation Center (SROC) at Schriever AFB and a deployable capability to support complex Joint and AF exercises. A space range Family of Systems (FoS) called Big Top is being developed to accomplish the STTR mission. The Big Top objective is integration into a Distributed Mission Architecture, tying into both the Information Operations (IO) and Air ranges for increased realism and complexity. This technology will allow for the first-ever use of a realistic signal environment to increase the realism and efficiency of space control squadron training. This program is in Budget Activity 6, RDT&E Management Support, because this budget activity includes research, development, test and evaluation efforts and funds to sustain and modernize the Space Test and Training Range.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2015
Source ID
0606116F_6_3600_PB_2015
Change Summary Explanation
Funding and content for FY15 was transferred from PE 0603438F, Space Control Technology.
Service Agency Name
Air Force

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Bandwidth
  • Budgets
  • Control Systems
  • Elements
  • Environment
  • Information Operations
  • Satellite Communications
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.

Technology Areas

  • Space

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