Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Final Environmental Assessment U.S. Air Force Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite Program (AEHF)
Abstract
The United States Air Force (USAF) currently operates the Milstar satellite system to provide Military Satellite Communication Systems (MILSATCOM) to compliment the Air Force's Satellite Communication System, Navy's Fleet Satellite Communication System, and the Defense Satellite Communication System. Milstar utilizes integrated defense communications controlled from a small, continental United States based force structure. The Milstar I system was designed as an advanced communications network consisting of three primary elements: a constellation of six satellites, a satellite ground control systems, and individual user terminals. Initially conceived in 1983, this system was designed to meet the joint service requirements to simultaneously provide: (1) the tactical forces with critical command and control communications, (2) the National Command Authorities (NCA) with Single Integrated Operation Plan (SIOP) execution and (3) the Strategic Forces with direction and report back capability. To meet user requirements, the satellite and terminal communication elements of the Miltar system were designed with a Low Data Rate (LDR) capability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 15, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA434921
Entities
People
- Anthony J. Davis
- J. D. Latimer
- John C. Martin
- Karen T. Brown
- Paul Behrens
- Paula Roy
- R. C. Wooten
- Rachey Peten
Organizations
- Space Systems Command