C4I2 in Space: Solving the SatCom Shortfall,

Abstract

Without a coordinated team-effort, an army can not hope for control on the battlefield. Without effective communication, a commander can not hope for effective command and control of his army. In today's highly-centralized, global command network, standard terrestrial communications alone are insufficient. Satellite communication is indispensable for command and control on today's battlefield, but requirements for SatCom far outstrip available resources. To exacerbate this problem, demand for reliable, long-haul, high- quality communication continues to grow geometrically. Satellites offer many well-known advantages for C4I2 in battlefield operations. These advantages include long range, freedom from obstructions, high quality, and increased interoperability. Satellite transmission allows units to communicate reliably over long distances.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA239880

Entities

People

  • Arthur J. Leeper
  • Donald J. Singer
  • Harold E. Bullock
  • Hideo Sato
  • Michael S. Mcguire

Organizations

  • United States Marine Corps

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Data Transmission
  • Geography
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Meteor Burst Communications
  • Military Applications
  • Military Satellites
  • Multiple Access
  • Network Science
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Satellite Communications
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Economics
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

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