Spiral 1 Space Threat Assessment Testbed (STAT) Development

Abstract

The development of the first phase of the Space Threat Assessment Testbed (STAT) facility, known as Spiral 1, will provide a capability to test space hardware without the expense of space flight. Key features of STAT include the capability to replicate effects of complex natural space environments occurring at low earth and geosynchronous orbits. In addition, STAT will simulate key artificial threats and provide a near-real-time connection capability that enables the involvement of ground station hardware, software, and operators in the control, test, and evaluation process. STAT will also lay the foundation for near-real-time connectivity to a satellite operations center, enabling the U.S. Air Force to perform integrated system testing and training while also assisting in the development of tactics, techniques, and procedures for future space operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA513996

Entities

People

  • Dave Higham
  • Dave Perkes
  • Dawn Battles
  • Douglas K. Moore
  • John Prebola
  • Lance Baxter
  • Marc Smotherman
  • Randy Simpson
  • Rudolf Goldflam

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computer Programs
  • Control Systems
  • Detectors
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Space Environments
  • Space Objects
  • Space Situational Awareness
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Threat Evaluation

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Linear Algebra
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites