TAC SAT Recon Office
Abstract
The Link Crimson program was congressionally chartered in 1977 (updated in 1980) to oversee the tactical use of reconnaissance satellites. The program rapidly develops (1-2 years) prototype systems, sensors, and software that exploit space systems to support tactical Fleet problems. Additionally, Link Crimson focuses on elements of National Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance(ISR)systems and National-Tactical Integration operations to rapidly fill tactical capability gaps via improved, fused, all-source products at multiple security levels. Link Crimson also supports and participates in fleet exercises, which provide the venue for testing and demonstrating new prototype capabilities and enhancements to existing programs into which R&D efforts transition. This program supports the operations and installations required for general research and development use. Program baseline funds will address research and development into potential unmanned vehicles, irregular warfare, anti-piracy, strike, information operations, battle space and maritime domain awareness (anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare), fusion, visualization, ballistic missile defense (BMD) threats and cross-domain and cyber solutions. Additional information is held at a higher classification. The program exploits all national and service sensor systems to improve tactical support to fleet operational commanders. Project also supports equipment upgrades, training and fleet exercises, which provide the venue for testing modifications to existing programs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 1034_0605867N_6_1319_PB_2013
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