OCX

Abstract

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space based Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) distribution system which operates through all weather. This project funds the research and development for the Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX). This includes, but is not limited to: advanced concept development, systems engineering and analysis, modernized control segment and mission planning development, modernization/deployment of 17 monitor stations, training simulators, integrated logistics support products, and test resources. OCX acquisition was established to: 1) provide command and control of legacy and GPS III satellites; 2) incorporate situational awareness to support Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) and signal monitoring; 3) enable mission capability upgrades to support a warfighter effects-based approach to operations; and 4) integrate DoD information assurance and cybersecurity controls and capabilities. OCX funds will support efforts such as engineering studies and analyses, architectural engineering studies, trade studies, technology needs forecasting, technology development, systems engineering, system development, test and evaluation efforts, pre-operational support activities, and interim contractor support, in support of upgrades and product improvements for military and civil applications necessary to support efforts to protect the United States military and Allies' use of GPS. Additionally, funds will ensure efforts to meet Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) approved required capabilities. OCX Block 0 is the Launch and Checkout System (LCS) intended to conduct Launch and Early Orbit (LEO) operations and the on-orbit checkout of all GPS III satellites. The 2nd Space Operations Squadron (2SOPS) can also call upon OCX Block 0 capabilities at any time to support GPS III anomaly resolution activities. OCX Block 0 is a subset of OCX Block 1. OCX Block 1 fields the operational capability to control all legacy satellites, the legacy civil signal (L1C/A), the legacy military signals (L1P(Y), L2P(Y)) as well as the GPS III satellites and the modernized civil signal (L2C) and the aviation safety-of-flight signal (L5). In addition, Block 1 will field the basic operational capability to control the modernized military signals (L1M and L2M M-Code), and the globally compatible signal (L1C). It also fully meets information assurance/cyber defense requirements. OCX Block 2 fields the advanced operational capability to control the advanced features of the modernized military signals (L1M and L2M M-Code). Blocks 1 & 2 are being delivered concurrently as a result of the Oct 2016 Nunn-McCurdy review. In FY 2023, the effort for OCX Block 3F (OCX 3F) was captured in a new Project 67A023, OCX Block 3F, for transparency. OCX 3F will modify OCX Blocks 1 and 2 to field new capabilities in support of the GPS III Follow-On (GPS IIIF) production program and incorporate RMP to handle future threats. OCX 3F will upgrade OCX with new capabilities to synchronize with GPS III Follow-on (GPS IIIF) Space Segment and Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Increment 2 capabilities. OCX 3F will maintain backward compatibility with the existing capabilities to support the legacy GPS constellation and integrate into Block 1 and 2 and future efforts to support GPS IIIF. The OCX 3F effort will develop solutions necessary to launch, command, control, and monitor GPS IIIF spacecraft and include advance collection and integration of RMP high-power regional Military Code (M-Code) signals, rapid warfighter effects, and support to GPS IIIF auxiliary payloads including Nuclear Detonation (NUDET), NUDET Detection System (NDS), and Search and Rescue (SAR).

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2024
• Source ID: 67A021_1206423SF_7_3620F_PB_2024

Tags

Readers

• Aerospace Engineering.
• Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

• Cyber
• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
• Space
• Space - Satellites