MD Space Exp Center (MDSEC)
Abstract
The SKA system is made up of two segments: a space segment and a ground segment. - The space segment is made up of a network of sensors (sensors, processor cards and cabling), each mated to a different satellite; and the total number of sensors and where they are placed in the network are specifically tailored for the kill assessment mission. - The ground segment is a small network of desktop computers, servers and routers that monitor the health of the on-orbit sensors, command the sensors to perform the kill assessment mission and analyze the data to make a kill assessment determination for the BMDS. The ground segment also includes the equipment necessary for communications security and information assurance. The MDSC will act as the communications hub for SKA data. The SKA sensors are hosted on satellites that are not developed by MDA, thus schedule performance is the highest priority of the experiment. Since the launch of the host satellites will not wait for hosted payloads that are delivered late, the management of the SKA project focuses on the ability to meet schedule commitments. In the past year, the commercial satellite host has announced small changes to its launch schedule; however, those changes have not affected SKA delivery commitments to the satellite integrator - the SKA project remains on schedule. Through FY 2015 in program element 0603895C, the MDSC provided capabilities and infrastructure to support the BMDS as the single location for MDA elements to conduct space operations. It provided a multi-level security environment for sensor data management and integration across space and terrestrial sensor data activities. MDSC experiments leveraged DoD (Defense Support Program, Space Based Infrared System) and national security space capabilities. MDSC activities supported analysis, demonstration and integration of space sensor capabilities into developmental and operational MDA elements. MDSC enabled the development of advanced technology and algorithms including fusion of multiple sensor types (radar, overhead persistent infrared, electro-optical and other emerging sensor technologies). It also supported mission integration of space-based missile tracking, sensor and weapons cueing via Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications, features and discrimination, kill and impact point assessments into the BMDS and other non-MDA mission areas, including Space Situational Awareness, technical intelligence, and battle space characterization. This effort will continue in program element 0603893C beginning in FY 2016.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- MD33_0603895C_4_0400_PB_2017
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