Download or read book Employing Commercial Satellite Communications written by Tim Bonds and published by RAND Corporation. This book was released on 2000 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report assesses military use of commercial wideband satellites by evaluating their effectiveness across several characteristics defined by the United States Space Command. The cost of buying or leasing commercial systems is then found and compared with the cost of buying military systems with commercial characteristics.
Download or read book Employing Commercial Satellite Communications Wideband Investment Options for the Department of Defense written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Defense (DoD) is considering major investments in systems that exploit information to support warfighting, and communications between users around the globe will be key to transmitting and using this information. In the near term, there are not enough military systems to satisfy projected communications demand and commercial systems will have to be used. In the future, budgetary pressures will make it difficult for the services to satisfy the projected communications demand with dedicated military assets. This report seeks to answer several questions: 1) How much of the projected demand can be met with programmed and planned military assets?; 2) Can commercial technologies, systems, or services meet the remaining needs? How do commercial communication assets compare with military assets in their ability to meet criteria important to DoD? What steps might be taken to mitigate shortfalls?; 3) What is the expected cost of providing the projected communications demand?; and, 4) What investment strategies should DoD employ to minimize the expected cost? The many categories of military communications include everything from battlefield communications between mobile users to communications between fixed sites in rear areas. Some of these communications must be survivable in a nuclear war, and others need high levels of protection from detection, interception, or jamming. Some require verv high data rates, whereas others need only low data rates. Some communications can be by wire or fiber optic cable, whereas others must use wireless means. We have examined a specific category of communications-high bandwidth, minimally protected satellite communications. This category of military demand represents roughly half of the projected military satellite capacity needs. To the extent that use of commercial systems can satisfy this need, military systems can be used for more specialized communications needing a greater level of control over their operation.
Download or read book Satellite communications strategic approach needed for DOD s procurement of commercial satellite bandwidth written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book DOD Use of Commercial Wideband Satellite Communications Systems How Much is Needed and How Do We Get It written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joint force commanders must have the right information at the right time in order to make the best decisions to conduct successful contingency operations in defense of U,S national security interests, A key enabler to this end is sufficient wideband satellite communications connectivity DoD's organic wideband satellite communications capabilities are inadequate, so commercial services must be used to overcome the shortfall, The problem is to dedicate enough resources in the most efficient manner to meet this growing need, and time is of the essence, This paper capitalizes on the vast work already accomplished concerning what DoD needs to do to obtain the commercial wideband satellite communications it needs, DoD is procuring advanced satellite ground terminals capable of using commercial wideband satellites and is contracting to launch more of its own capabilities, but the gap is continuing to widen, This paper offers a solution of procuring 140 percent of DoD's projected wideband satellite communications from commercial sources, to ensure sufficient capacity is available to support contingency operations,
Download or read book Defense Satellite Communications written by Cristina Chaplain and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-19 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Defense (DOD) depends on commercial satellite communications (SATCOM) to support a variety of critical mission needs, from unmanned aerial vehicles and intelligence to voice and data for military personnel. In FY 2011, DOD spent over $1 billion leasing commercial SATCOM. Some major DOD users of commercial satellite bandwidth were dissatisfied with the Defense Information Systems Agency's (DISA's) acquisition process, seeing it as too costly and lengthy. They also indicated that the contacts used were too inflexible. This report (1) assesses the extent to which DOD efficiently procures bandwidth; (2) analyzes the extent to which DOD has identified its future SATCOM requirements using DOD and commercial satellite services, as well as how those requirements will be met; and (3) identifies the steps DOD is taking to improve its procurements of commercial SATCOM. Table and figure. This is a print on demand report.
Download or read book Optimal Commercial Satellite Leasing Strategies written by Michael G. Mattock and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2002 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Defense needs far more satellite communications capacity than it owns and thus must lease satellite communications services. Communications planners can use the "rule of thumb" set forth in this study to aid in making efficient satellite leasing decisions in the face of uncertain demand for satellite services. It is a simple, graphical technique. Extensions to the basic model show how price uncertainty and the ability to salvage unused capacity change the appropriate amount of capacity to lease.
Download or read book Satellite Communications written by David W. E. Rees and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1991-01-16 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to the practical aspects of satellite communications. Provides historical background of satellite communications and discusses the wide range of applications throughout the world. Includes descriptions of all the commercial satellite communications systems currently available and their applications in government, broadcasting, and business. Also covers the growing use of satellite communications by developing countries. Contains extensive appendices listing satellite equipment and organizations.
Download or read book Evaluation of Commercial Satellite Communications Services and Transponder Services for Possible Usage by the Navy written by Xuyen T. Vuong and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Satellite Communications written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Satellite Communications: Strategic Approach Needed for DOD's Procurement of Commercial Satellite Bandwidth
Download or read book What Will Commercial Satellite Communications Do for the Military After Next written by Gregg E. Petersen and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the eight years from 1995 to 2003, over 890 commercial communications satellites comprising 34 new system constellations will be placed into service orbiting our planet. Many recent studies of the future United States military have identified satellite communications as key to the of the future force. The military's requirement for command and control on the move (C2OTM) and its penchant for often deploying to areas where little or no infrastructure exists further validate this satellite communication requirement. Although the military has its own satellite communications systems in use now and planned for the future, those systems have relatively low throughput and therefore do not satisfy the gross future requirements. As military budgets shrink and military constellations wear out without our ability to replace but a very few justified hardened systems, DoD must acquire the best possible mix of satellite communications support for the warfighter via commercial means. The three keys to military success for the force after next in this dual use area of technology will be: (1) knowledge of our own requirements, (2) knowledge of the technology's limitations, and (3) close cooperation with industry to insure our service specific requirements are met.
Download or read book Introduction to Satellite Communication written by Bruce R. Elbert and published by Artech House. This book was released on 2008 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a technical or management professional, you can turn to this highly understandable and comprehensive overview of satellite technology, applications, and management. Thoroughly updated and expanded, this third edition boasts a wealth of new material, including added coverage of systems engineering as applied to satellite communications, clear explanations of all aspects of building and using a satellite systems, and discussions on digital communications and processing in modern satellite networks. The new edition also examines critical success factors and how to avoid the pitfalls in selecting satellite and ground resources. The book covers all the fundamentals of satellites, ground control systems, and earth stations, considering the design and operation of each major segment. You gain a practical understanding of the basic construction and usage of commercial satellite networks-how parts of a satellite system function, how various components interact, which role each component plays, and which factors are the most critical to success. Moreover, the book explores the economic, legal, and management issues involved in running the business of satellite communications.
Download or read book An Analysis of Military Use of Commercial Satellite Communications written by Benjamin D. Forest and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the Gulf War of 1991, United States military satellite communication (SATCOM) bandwidth demand has increased dramatically, as evidenced by recent usage rates in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Department of Defense (DOD) has increasingly relied on commercial vendors to meet this demand. With an open-ended Global War on Terror and heavy reliance on bandwidth-intensive operations (such as unmanned aerial vehicle feeds), the demand is projected to continue increasing at huge levels. It is unlikely that reliance on commercial SATCOM will decrease, despite numerous planned military SATCOM assets launching over the next ten years. While commercial SATCOM is essential to most military operations and provides many advantages, its pervasive use also raises concerns related to security, cost, and survivability. This thesis analyzes the balance between Cod use of commercial SATCOM versus military SATCOM. It surveys historical and current military usage of Cod and commercial SATCOM, evaluates current predictions for military use of commercial SATCOM, and describes measures of effectiveness that can be used to evaluate the various SATCOM options. In culmination, this thesis defines what constitutes an appropriate balance of military and commercial SATCOM usage using cost, technical, and policy compliance measures of effectiveness. The measures of effectiveness lead to a recommendation of a more deliberate, less ad hoc use of commercial SATCOM for the vast majority of military SATCOM needs.
Download or read book Defense Satellite Communications written by United States. Government Accountability Office and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "DOD depends on commercial SATCOM to support a variety of critical mission needs, from unmanned aerial vehicles and intelligence to voice and data for military personnel. In fiscal year 2011, the most recent information available, DOD spent over $1 billion leasing commercial SATCOM. In prior work, GAO found that some major DOD users of commercial satellite bandwidth were dissatisfied with DISA's acquisition process seeing it as too costly and lengthy. These users also indicated that the contracts used were too inflexible. The Senate Armed Services Committee's report accompanying the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 included a provision for DOD to report on the future mix of military and commercial SATCOM and for GAO to review DOD's report, issued in August 2014. This report (1) assesses the extent to which DOD efficiently procures bandwidth, (2) analyzes the extent to which DOD has identified its future SATCOM requirements using DOD and commercial satellite services, as well as how those requirements will be met, and (3) identifies the steps DOD is taking to improve its procurements of commercial SATCOM. To conduct this work, GAO reviewed DOD's reports, DOD SATCOM procurement guidance, prior GAO reports, and interviewed DOD officials"--Preliminary page.
Download or read book Business Strategies for Satellite Systems written by D. K. Sachdev and published by Artech House. This book was released on 2004 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To be successful in today's satellite communications marketplace, you know that business savvy counts as much as technical expertise. This informative new book gives you the management insight and expertise needed to successfully operate satellite systems as business ventures. Based on the author's more than 25 years experience in developing and managing satellite systems, the book explains how to master the complexities of deploying satellite systems while reaching overall business objectives.
Download or read book Satellite Communications written by United States Government Accountability and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-14 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book In Space Internet Based Communications for Space Science Platforms Using Commercial Satellite Networks written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Critical Infrastructure Protection written by Robert F. Dacey and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2002-02 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because the Fed. gov't. relies on commercial satellites (CS), security threats leading to their disruption or loss would put gov't. functions (incl. communications and info. transmission) at significant risk. The GAO was asked to review, among other things, the techniques used by Fed. agencies to reduce the risk assoc. with using CS, as well as efforts to improve satellite system security undertaken as part of Fed. efforts in critical infrastructure protection. GAO recommends that steps be taken to promote the appropriate development and implementation of policy regarding the security of CS systems. Recommends that CS be identified as a critical infrastructure in the national critical infrastructure protection strategy. Charts and tables.
