SSA Using ISAS
With the United States
relying more and more on satellite systems for global, real-time communication,
24 hours a day, seven days a week multi-spectral sensors that can cover every inch
of the EarthÕs surface, and more, space-based assets have emerged to be a
primary center of gravity. For the past 50+ years, the US has been working on
maturing capability to deliver information products about terrestrial
activities. However, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), the military custodians
of US space assets, recognized the reliance this country has on satellites and
thus have begun to explore the possibility that US enemies will attack this
great ecnomicc and military asymmetrical advantage.
Thus, AFSPC has begun a
campaign from an R&D and most importantly, a paradigm shift towards two
concepts: space situational awareness (SSA) and defensive counterspace (DCS)
where the former drives the latter.
This paper will explore the
methodologies that current Air Force R&D has taken to develop effective SSA
through space-based sensors like Interim Satellite as a Sensor (ISAS) and
intrusion detection systems (IDS) using artificially intelligent systems such
as neural networks. I will also explore system security issues that are unique
challenges to developing effective IDS in space-based platforms. Finally, I
will propose possible avenues of research and development to mitigate, if not
solve, those challenges over the next 25 years.
Frank, Jeremy, ÒAI and Intrusion Detection:
Current and Future DirectionsÓ
Tschan,
Chris, ÒDefensive Counterspace (DCS) Test Bed (DTB) for Rapid Spacecraft Attack/Anamoly
Detection, Characterization, and ReportingÓ
Department
of Defense, ÒSpacecraft Technology GuideÓ
ÒHigh
Frontier: The Journal for Space and Missle Professionals,Ó Winter 2005