Satellite Control: Long-Term Planning and Adoption of Commercial Practices Could Improve DODäó»s Operations

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By Cristina T. Chaplain (au)
Year: 2013
Pages: 42
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-4587-1

Product Code: 1457845873

Description

The Department of Defense (DOD) manages the nationäó»s defense satellites, which are worth at least $13.7 billion, via ground stations located around the world. These ground stations and supporting infrastructure perform three primary functions: monitoring the health of the satellite; ensuring it stays in its proper orbit (activities collectively known as satellite control operations); and planning, monitoring, and controlling the execution of the overall mission of the satellite. This report (1) reviewed the Air Forceäó»s satellite control operations to assess the potential for fragmentation or duplication; (2) assessed the status of modernization efforts; (3) identified any commercial practices that could improve the Air Forceäó»s satellite control operations; and (4) identified any barriers to implementing them. Table and figures. This is a priint on demand report.

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