MD Space Exp Center (MDSEC)
Abstract
The SKA system is composed of two segments: a space segment and a ground segment. - The space segment is composed of a network of small infrared (IR) sensors (sensors, processor cards and cabling), each mated to a different satellite. The total number of sensors and their network placement are specifically tailored for the kill assessment mission. The space segment includes key design features to improve its resiliency. - 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 Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). The ground segment also includes the equipment necessary for communications security and information assurance. The Missile Defense Space Center (MDSC) is the communications hub for SKA data, routing SKA data between the commercial payload integrator and the SKA Payload Analysis Center.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- MD33_1206895C_4_0400_PB_2020
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