Near-Space Airships: The Solution to Persistent ISR

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Abstract:

Long duration conflicts have become the staple for 21st century engagements. Whether for counter-insurgency operations, humanitarian assistance, border patrol, or homeland security, the need for years or even decades of persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance ISR has place tremendous strain on collection platforms. The Department of Defense DOD has strove to field improved capabilities but has consistently overlooked a major region of operations near-space.

Author(s):
Gulden, Ryan J.
Author Organization(s):
AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE, AIR UNIVERSITY MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
Airships, unmanned aerial vehicles, united states strategic command, department of defense, earth orbits, command and control, optical detectors, homeland security, surveillance, military capabilities
Keyword(s):
isr(intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance), near space airships, rpa(Remotely Piloted Aircraft)
Report Date:
2010 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2017 Jan 16