LEO Advanced Technology
Abstract
Project AV2 will mature and develop Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation management for space order-of-battle architectures and protocols. The advanced technology development will involve using two spacecraft and will leverage commercial LEO mega-constellation investments to develop capabilities which support direct sensor-to-shooter data links while under control by a maneuver battalion commander. Technology will be developed to enable communications and deep strikes in contested environments. This Project supports the Army's efforts to proliferate and control space assets to support the tactical ground commander. It includes exploration efforts to augment missile warning, GPS, and global communications. Work aligns with development underway in Network, Assured Positioning Navigation and Timing (APNT), and Long-Range Precision Fires (LRPF) Cross Functional Teams (CFT). All FY 2020 adjustments align program financial structure to Army Modernization Priorities in support of the National Defense Strategy. The work cited is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Work in this Project is performed by the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (USASMDC/ARSTRAT) Technical Center in Huntsville, AL and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Arlington, VA.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- AV2_0603463A_3_2040_PB_2020
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