Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS)

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Abstract:

Wideband Global SATCOM WGS, previously reported as Wideband Gap filler Satellites, is a constellation of the Department of Defenses highest capacity communication satellites. WGS augments the Defense Satellite Communications System III and the Global Broadcast Service Phase II. WGS is a fully duplexed communications platform offering warfighters a significant increase in capacity, connectivity and interoperability. It provides high capacity and digitally channelized service at both X and Ka frequency bands, opening up a new 2-way Ka communication capability. This highly flexible communications satellite design leverages commercial processes, practices and technology to provide a wideband payload compatible with existing and future terminals. WGS provides an order of magnitude increase in communications bandwidth to our infrastructure users, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines.The WGS program has two International Partnerships. In exchange for access to a portion of the WGS constellation, Australia is providing funds for WGS-6 while Canada, Denmark, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United States are providing funds for WGS-9.

Author(s):
Tarleton, Robert
Author Organization(s):
U.S. Air Force El Segundo United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0037

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
BUDGETS, MILITARY ACQUISITION, AIR FORCE, SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, FOREIGN MILITARY SALES, AUSTRALIA, TEST AND EVALUATION, PROCUREMENT, CONTRACTS, COST ESTIMATES, COSTS, COST ANALYSIS, MAINTENANCE, PRODUCTION
Keyword(s):
PB(PRESIDENTS BUDGET), SAR(SELECTED ACQUISITION REPORTS)
Report Date:
2015 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2016 Dec 28