Integration can’t be achieved with more sensors-improves net work centric warfare
ISB 8- Intelligence Science Board, Report of the Joint Defense Science Board Intelligence Science Board Task Force on Integrating Sensor-Collected Intelligence, November 2008, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics
The integration of sensor information across multiple sensors is enabled by the net-centric infrastructure of broadband, assured communications. As discussed in the last section, this integration can provide benefits of a significant magnitude to U.S. military forces and the Intelligence Community. However a new architecture must be created before these benefits can be fully realized. Figure 4, Integrated Sensor-Collected Intelligence Architecture, illustrates the required integrated sensor-collected intelligence initiative.
Capabilities enabled by this architecture include leveraging angle diversity, simultaneous looks from different sensors, exploitation of multi-INTs phenomenology, use of machine-to-machine data transfer to decrease cycle times, data driven tasking, and upstream processing of multiINTs. This architecture will also allow significant improvements in the optimum use of human capital.
Useful integration cannot be achieved by increasing the number of sensors alone. The following elements must be incorporated into the architecture: Meta-data. Meta-data is critically important to effect the capabilities desired. Benefit = enhanced situational awareness 10x speed improvement Social Networks (RT10) Benefit = Counters deceit and deception tactics aimed at single Int ~100x improvement in geolocation and detection improvement of 4-8 dB SNR Angle Diversity Benefit = improved detection probability Equivalent4 dB SNR improvement Upstream Multi-INT Sensor Integration Benefit = improved target tracking convergence 3x to 10x reduction in position error >10x reduction in convergence time Benefit = faster convergence in prosecuting fleeting targets ~10x improvement in geolocation 10x reduction in time Cooperative Target Tracking Passive Geolocation* * On-going programs briefed to DSB ISR panel = NCCT and AOIO assured and a low probability of interception communications. Disaggregate. The disaggregating of data from the applications enables significant improvements to apply innovative techniques and to extract more valuable information from sensors. Net-Centric Services Strategy. Complying with net-centric enterprise services facilitates the inclusion of value-added services.
The inclusion of these elements into the architecture is necessary for improved sensor integration. However, since the DoD is pursuing many of these attributes to support net-centric warfare, performance improvements should be available at little or no increase in infrastructure costs.
DCGS enables data sharing
ESRI 9- Esri develops geographic information systems (GIS) solutions that function as an integral component in nearly every type of organization. July 22, 2009 http://www.esri.com/industries/defense/pdfs/air_force_dcgs.pdf
The AF DCGS 10.2 upgrade of the Air Force ISR DCGS System will enable networkcentric operations using the DCGS Integration Backbone (DIB) for the U.S. armed forces as each service develops its own system.
DIB can trace its lineage from the Chairman’s Joint Vision 2020, Defense Planning Guidance, Quadrennial Defense Review and Service modernization and transformation efforts.
The Department of Defense (DoD) envisions DCGS as a globally integrated, distributed, and collaborative information technology enterprise. AF DCGS Block 10.2 will provide continuous, on-demand intelligence to achieve full-spectrum dominance so that American and Coalition forces can change the mission objectives in hours, minutes, or even seconds. The environment provides physical and electronic distribution of ISR data, processes, and systems.
**EU CP** 1NC- EU CP ESA has the capability for enhanced SSA- esa has better sharing and solves barriers inherent in the U.S. military
Ackerman 10- Edward T. Ackerman, Lt Col, Usaf , Us Military, Commercial, and International Cooperation for Improved Space Situational Awareness, 17 February 2010
In the case of international partners, ESA could offer valuable input to improve SSA. Additionally, ESA‟s 18 members49 are all partnered with NATO, indicating a cooperative orientation towards the United States.50 As ESA is already considering its own SSA capability via a network of sensors from ESA countries, establishing an initial shared capability is possible by tying the ESA network together with the SSN. In such a relationship, NASA could provide an initial “pass-through” between the military and ESA, as NASA and ESA already have established agreements and mechanisms for sharing information and providing mutual support.51 This arrangement avoids any USC Title 10 conflicts regarding the military providing support to a foreign country. Next, non-ESA NATO countries and others in US military alliances could be given the opportunity to join if they possessed a contributing SSA capability, such as a sensor site or satellite. Leveraging existing mechanisms for military-to-military sharing of information within the alliance structures, once again mitigates challenges associated with US military support to foreign entities.
EU CP- Solvency- Implementation Political will exists for SSA- space policy requires space surveillance
UNIDIR 6- United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research Building the Architecture for Sustainable Space Security Conference Report 30–31 March 2006
There are very specific requirements regarding the need for information about ground-, air- or sea-based assets and events. Regarding SSA, there is the shared view that it is needed, but specific common requirements for such a complex system, which could lead to necessary measures, are not yet in place. The civilian user seems to be mainly concerned with space debris and space weather, while the military interest seems to focus on “complete” SSA and early warning. Some civilian capabilities (only space debris related) are available in Europe. The military staffs are developing space-related needs for military operations including the need for space surveillance. The definition of a European space policy encompassing both civilian and defence demands requires the definition of a comprehensive SSA system that serves all user communities and takes advantage of the multiple-use character of space systems. In addition, recent technological developments—for instance, small, agile satellites— should be included in the considerations regarding space surveillance.
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