Term 1 of 129
what military systems can be degraded by space weather?
gps, Intel collection, hf communication, SATCOM (uhf/shf), radar systems, Satcom
operations in orbit and ground
military aircraft and naval vessels
food and water supplies
historical landmarks and cultural sites
Term 2 of 129
describe scintillation
rapid movement of a spacecraft through earth's atmosphere
formation of a new Planet in the solar system
interaction of light with a prism
charged particles trapped in Ionosphere due to geomagnetic storm
Term 3 of 129
what was the name of the army satellite launched in 2010, the first army satellite since explorer
1?
Communication satellite network
Global positioning system (gps) satellite
Space and Missile Defense Command Operational Nanosatellite (SMDC ONE)
Weather monitoring satellite
,Term 4 of 129
(T/F) The radio frequency portion of the EM spectrum is uncrowded and has room for growth
False
Force Provider
Space and Missile Defense Command Operational Nanosatellite (SMDC ONE)
Frequency
Term 5 of 129
what is the name of JFCC Space Ops Center? What is the Primary function? Where is it
located?
convection: thermal energy transfer between flowing fluid and solid surface
conduction: thermal transfer through matter in the absence of fluid motion
radiation: energy transfer via EM waves (moves heat from satellite in space)
Bldg 3, Peterson AFB, CO
Provide situational awareness using global & regional communication resources, Serves
as the focal point for all of the command's operational mission requirements
1 launch window if inclination = latitude
2 launch window if inclination > latitude
0 launch windows if inclination < latitude
Combine Space Operation Center (CSPOC)
Vandenberg AFB, CA
Coordinates, plans, integrates, synchronizes & executes space operations providing
tailored space effects on demand & support COCOM & accomplish national security
objectives
,Term 6 of 129
what three things does the structural subsystem provide
strength
stiffness
stability
-houses and integrated all other spacecraft systems
-carries and protects systems
-provides a mounting surface
gravity
force provider
Term 7 of 129
In 1946, Alan Shepard was launched into space in the Mercury redstone 3 launch vehicle,
which illustrated how our early space program paralled our__________
Astronaut training program
Ballistic missile program
Space exploration mission
Rocket propulsion research
Term 8 of 129
Which plan maneuver is easier to accomplish?
Through-plane
In-plane
Inclination
Out-of-plane
, Term 9 of 129
which JFCC is responsible for space?
DOD SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS
MORE BANDWIDTH MORE DATA
JFCC-IMD
JFSCC
Term 10 of 129
GEO sub categories
In-plane
Geosynchronous:
-24 hour period
-any inclination
-non circular orbit
Geostationary:
inclination near 0
24 hour period
circular eccentricity near 0
Determination and control system ( orbit maintenance)
inclinqtion: varies
Eccentricity: varies (near zero)
altitude: 900-22,000 miles (12,500)
Period: 1.5-23.5 hours (12hrs)
Eccentricity: near 0
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