(Test 1) Introduction to Space Operations

Question 1

Theater Event System (TES) Redundant Reporting Systems

Answer 1

Space Based Infared Systems (SBIRS), Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS), Tactical Detection and Reporting (TACDAR)

Question 2

Advantages of each SATCOM Frequency

Answer 2

UHF - Flexbility
SHF - Capacity
EHF - Survivability

Question 3

Define dilution of precision in regards to GPS

Answer 3

Error due to geometric relationship of the satellites and reciever

Question 4

Standard Positioning Service (SPS)

Answer 4

Civilian, coarse acquisition (C/A) code based; 5m

Question 5

Precise Positioning Service (PPS)

Answer 5

Military, Precise-code (P-Code) based, encrypted with Y [P(Y)-code]; 2m

Question 6

Future Codes

Answer 6

M-code: Military Code (IIR-M, IIF)

Question 7

Explain how GPS system capabilities can provide enhanced navigation solutions and protection

Answer 7

Flex Power, Tactical Optimization (TacOps), Selective Availability Anti-spoofing module (SAASM)

Question 8

National Technical Means Asset Low Earth Orbit

Answer 8

Prograde LEO, Periodic worldwide area access with rapid revisit rates

Question 9

National Technical Means Asset Highly Elliptical Orbit

Answer 9

Dynamic Wide Area access of Northern Hemisphere

Question 10

National Technical Means Asset Geosynchronous Orbit

Answer 10

Stationary, wide-area access, Access to 33% of the earth

Question 11

Mechanical Radars

Answer 11

Physically unable to track large numbers of objects
360 degree azimuth
Key geographic locations for tracking NFL

Question 12

Phased Array Radars

Answer 12

Fixed azimuth and elevation angles with large FOV
Capable of tracking large number of objects
May be tasked with multiple missions (MW/MD/SS)

Question 13

Electro Optical

Answer 13

Limited by inclimate weather
Moon exclusion zones limit sensor viewing 6-30 degrees
Minimum shoot angle of 20 deg in most cases