Presentation Type
Paper (supporting PowerPoints may be added as Additional Files)
Location
Henderson Welcome Center
Start Date
16-1-2018 2:45 PM
End Date
16-1-2018 4:30 PM
Abstract
The projected growth of commercial activity in the space domain, as well as the changes in National Security operations, highlight the need for an effective, centralized U.S. Civil Space Traffic Management capability. Recent US legislative and executive branch efforts have centered on a proposed solution based on a Department of Transportation Civil Space Traffic Management concept that enables the Department of Defense to focus resources on National Security concerns. The current concept is a capability that evolves over time to be responsive to civil and commercial operators and focuses on safety and sustainment of the domain.
This paper will explore the perceived gaps in Departmental concepts as well as where actual differences exist with respect to roles, responsibilities, and resources. Additionally, the authors will propose a realistic timeline for implementation based on on-going cooperation efforts as well as different perspectives of “norms of behavior”.
To further outline a realistic US Civil Space Traffic Management capability, the authors will suggest efforts and milestones required to establish a working capability within the timeline being considered. The authors will further discuss the various definitions and possible end-states that are vital to a successful outcome.
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PowerPoint Presentation
Two Perspectives on Civil Space Traffic Management Implementation
Henderson Welcome Center
The projected growth of commercial activity in the space domain, as well as the changes in National Security operations, highlight the need for an effective, centralized U.S. Civil Space Traffic Management capability. Recent US legislative and executive branch efforts have centered on a proposed solution based on a Department of Transportation Civil Space Traffic Management concept that enables the Department of Defense to focus resources on National Security concerns. The current concept is a capability that evolves over time to be responsive to civil and commercial operators and focuses on safety and sustainment of the domain.
This paper will explore the perceived gaps in Departmental concepts as well as where actual differences exist with respect to roles, responsibilities, and resources. Additionally, the authors will propose a realistic timeline for implementation based on on-going cooperation efforts as well as different perspectives of “norms of behavior”.
To further outline a realistic US Civil Space Traffic Management capability, the authors will suggest efforts and milestones required to establish a working capability within the timeline being considered. The authors will further discuss the various definitions and possible end-states that are vital to a successful outcome.
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