Global Broadcast Service (GBS)

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Abstract:

The Global Broadcast Service GBS is an extension of the Global Information Grid that provides worldwide, high capacity, one-way transmission of video especially from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, imagery and geospatial intelligence products, and other high-bandwidth information supporting the nations command centers and joint combat forces in garrison, in transit, and deployed within global combat zones. It employs readily available satellite-based commercial technologies that are relatively inexpensive and easily integrated into existing systems and processes, yet are not so unwieldy as to be unusable by smaller and more mobile units. To this end, GBS currently uses broadcast payloads on two Ultra-High Frequency Follow-On UFO satellites and leased commercial satellite transponders. GBS is also broadcasting over the Wideband Global SATCOM WGS constellation. Theater Injection Point terminals provide a deployable Ka-band uplink capability that can operate directly from a Combatant Commanders CCMDs area of responsibility. Information sources deliver products for daily broadcast to two Satellite Broadcast Managers SBMs based on defined mission profiles approved by CCMD Theater Information Managers TIMs. At the SBM, the Planning and Management application schedules broadcasts to users as well as keeps users, products, and mission profiles current.

Author(s):
Tarleton, Jr, Robert E.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND LOS ANGELES AFB CA SPACE AND MISSILE SYSTEMS CENTER
Descriptive Note:
Selected acquisition rept.
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0042

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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
Project Number(s):
DD-A&T(Q&A)823-237
Monitor Series:
SMC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*COMMUNICATION SATELLITES, *MILITARY PROCUREMENT, *VIDEO IMAGES, BROADBAND, CONTRACTS, COSTS, FOREIGN MILITARY SALES, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, MILITARY BUDGETS, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), PRODUCTION, SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, SCHEDULING, ULTRAHIGH FREQUENCY, UNMANNED
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Unmanned Spacecraft, Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
THRESHOLD BREACHES, NUCLEAR COSTS, COST VARIANCE, *GBS(GLOBAL BROADCAST SERVICE), SBM(SATELLITE BROADCAST MANAGERS), TIM(THEATER INFORMATION MANAGERS)
Report Date:
2013 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2015 Mar 18