Modeling Space-Based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) in Combat Simulations

Abstract

To support future Multi-Domain Operations analyses, the DEVCOM Analysis Center (DAC) is exploring ways to represent the contribution of space-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance assets in the Army's combat simulations. DAC is using the Framework for Capability-based Tactical Analysis Libraries and Simulations (FRACTALS) as a test-bed for methodology development. As a start, the Simplified General Perturbations 4 algorithm for predicting the orbital path of satellites has been incorporated into FRACTALS. This report focuses on imagery products available from commercial satellite constellations with resolutions of 1 m or less. Methods of predicting resolution as a function of sensor characteristics, slant range (including curvature of Earth), and viewing angle are presented. Examples of what can be perceived at various resolutions are also discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 25, 2022
Accession Number
AD1158528

Entities

People

  • John Mazz

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Battle Damage Assessment
  • Bernoulli Distribution
  • Cloud Cover
  • Clouds
  • Constellations
  • Control Systems
  • Damage Assessment
  • Geometry
  • Line Of Sight
  • Satellite Constellations
  • Simulations
  • Space Based
  • Surveillance
  • Tactical Analysis
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Computer Vision.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites