NATO RTO Space Science and Technology Advisory Group (SSTAG) Recommendations for Space Research Topics

Abstract

As NATO and Nations are facing increased global responsibilities for security and defence with smaller forces, the ability to meet objectives will increasingly depend on use of integral, force-enhancing support from space. In recognition of this trend for the future, the RTB established a limited-life, RTO Space Science and Technology Advisory Group (SSTAG) at the 18th RTB Spring Executive Session in 2005. The purpose of the SSTAG is to identify and recommend space research topics to the RTB and RTO panels for consideration. In particular, the intended goal is to ensure adequate and appropriate levels of space research in the NATO RTO in order to enhance NATO security and defence effectiveness by increasing national capability to achieve and maintain superiority via the use of modern space systems. Thus, the objective is to strengthen the ability of RTO research panels to initiate and support space research via identification of specific technical research topics that are consistent with NATO's capability needs and national interests. Recommendations were defined through a peer review process involving panel members and external colleagues from the extensive RTO Space Expert Consultant (SEC) network established over the past 2 years by RTO national representatives and panel members. The process included the Space Strategy Workshop held at RTA HQ in June, 2005. At this workshop, 13 nations attended and each summarized national space research priorities. Breakout sessions were held to identify specific research areas of common interest. These sessions were led by members of the SSTAG or colleagues. From this workshop, 29 topics of common interest were identified. A motivation and specific areas of potential cooperation were developed for each topic by members of the SEC network through Summer and Fall, 2005. SSTAG also sought national support for the topics through Fall, 2005.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA466218

Entities

Organizations

  • NATO Science and Technology Organization

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Information Systems
  • International Relations
  • Military Applications
  • Multiple Access
  • Payload
  • Satellite Buses
  • Space Debris
  • Space Objects
  • Space Transportation
  • Spacecraft Orbits
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space