7 Space-based Capability Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 distinct segments to provide space-based capability?
A
Space
Link
Ground
2
Q
Who has lead for ISR, PNT and SATCOM for the MOD?
A
UK STRATEGIC COMMAND
3
Q
Who has lead for SSA(SDA), BMD, Space Control and Space Weather for the MOD?
A
RAF
4
Q
What events of The Sun cause space weather?
A
Solar Flares
Coronal Mass Ejections
Radiation Storms
5
Q
What are the 3 tenets of the UK Governments Space Weather Preparedness Strategy?
A
Understand.
Prepare through system hardening.
Forecast events.
6
Q
Who provides the UK with 24/7 space weather forecasting?
A
Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre (MOSWOC)
