Lt Col Travis Blake (DARPA/TTO – Space Systems), Maj Christopher Gustin (SMC/SYFA – Space C2 Mission Integration Branch), Kim Luu (AFRL Directed Energy), Lawrence “Robbie” Robertson III (AFRL Space Vehicles), John-Scott Smokelin (MITLL Ibex), George Zollinger (MITLL Ibex)
Keywords: Data, Ibex
Abstract:
Ibex seeks to provide more timely understanding of the space environment to support course of action implementation in the Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC). The program will develop and deliver data fusion capabilities into the JSpOC to supports sensor tip & cue (surveillance to tasking). Ibex algorithms will be compatible for direct integration into JSPOC Mission System products. In phase of the program, the program will develop and demonstrate algorithms and software to autonomously accept, organize, process and analyze space situational awareness (SSA) data in three primary areas: Dynamic Sensor Tasking provides synergistic and cooperative cueing for systems such as Space Based Space Surveillance and Space Surveillance Telescope. Positive Object Identification reduces SSA ambiguity through positive ID of space objects to maintain custody of all detectable objects. Rapid Object Characterization supports quicker sensor response and object of interest identification from uncorrelated targets. The Ibex program is jointly funded by DARPA and the Air Force. The Ibex program completed a Critical Design Review in June 2012 and will complete its initial demonstration in September 2012.
Date of Conference: September 11-14, 2012
Track: Data and Services