TacSat-4 COMMx, Advanced SATCOM Experiment

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Abstract:

TacSat-4 is focused on enabling several advanced communications capabilities such as COTM, dynamic world-wide theater access, the ability to use frequencies up and down over a broad spectrum, enhancement of Friendly Force Tracking and other data ex-filtration, and support for poorly covered areas of the world. By design, TacSat-4 capabilities augment traditional geosynchronous SATCOM well, in addition to simply providing more communication transponders. A constellation of three or four such satellites can provide 24-hour coverage in multiple theaters throughout the world. The TacSat-4 capabilities provide near term SATCOM augmentation as well as long term SATCOM acquisition considerations about architecture and future capabilities.

Author(s):
Hurley, Michael ; Raynor, William ; Weldy, Kenneth
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Annual rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA531002
Pagination:
0011

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
MIPR-N0001409WX20207, MIPR-N000148WX20050
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_6.3.1_Optimized Network Functions and Resources; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*COMMUNICATION SATELLITES, NAVY, SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unmanned Spacecraft, Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
TACSAT 4 PROGRAM, COTM(COMMUNICATIONS ON THE MOVE), FRIENDLY FORCE TRACKING, COMMX PAYLOAD
Report Date:
2009 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2010 Nov 03