Space Systems as Contributors to the NATO Defence Mission (Les Systemes Spatiaux Contribuant a la Strategie de Defense de l'Otan).

Abstract

Space can provide vital support to the NATO Command, Control and Information System. Satellite communications already form a significant component of such systems, but the burgeoning space capabilities now being developed outside NATO and in the commercial sector offer benefits to potential adversaries as well as NATO. While the military user is already aware of the benefits of other, exotic, space systems and of the potential benefit from smaller, cheaper tactical satellites (Tacsats), he needs to take account of the issues raised by these capabilities. The overall objective of this symposium was to demonstrate the utility and feasibility for NATO of a wider range of space applications, and provide a cross fertilisation between military minds and the technical/scientific minds that work in the defence community. The papers presented addressed a wide range of technical capabilities, although a larger contribution from the military side of the defence community would have improved the balance of the proceedings.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA327423

Entities

Organizations

  • AGARD

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Geography
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Information Systems
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Multiple Access
  • Payload
  • Satellite Buses
  • Space Objects
  • Space Transportation
  • Spacecraft Orbits
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Economics
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) EDI Research and Innovation.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites