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Space Control
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The angle between a horizontally fixed point and the vertical circle passing through the center of an object
Azimuth
100
What does TEARR stand for?
Time, Elevation, Azimuth, Range, Range Rate
100
What is in an ELSET or TLE?
Orbital characteristics, position and velocity of space objects
100
Name three individuals/agencies that would be notified of ITW/AA data?
POTUS, SECDEF, CJCS, Canadian Gov't, UK SpOCC, CCDRs
100
This is the foundation for all other Space Control elements
Space Situational Awareness
200
The two modes of operations for the THAAD system?
Mobile forward-based mode and Mobile terminal mode
200
The change in frequency of a wave according to the relative speed of the object
The Doppler Effect
200
After how many days of no observations are ELSETS considered outdated?
2 Days
200
What is dual phenomenology?
Space-based sensors and ground-based sensors used together for missile detection and tracking, dual verification
200
Actions taken to protect personnel, facilities, or equipment from any electronic warfare that may degrade, neutralize, or destroy friendly combat capability
Electronic Protections (EP)
300
A transportable X-Band, high-resolution phased-array radar designed specifically for ballistic missile defense
AN/TPY-2
300
Who is in charge of SOI tasking?
NASIC
300
What is the difference between a Non-Significant UCT and a Significant UCT?
Significant UCT has a radar cross section of 1 square meter or greater, Non-Sig UCT is less than 1 square meter
300
Which technological project operated by the Missile Defense Agency is used to validate models and simulations fundamental to developing guiding algorithms for interceptor programs?
Near Field Infrared Experiment (NFIRE)
300
This forms an essential link between strategy and the tactical application of air and space power
The Targeting Process
400
Which ground-based radar has an additional primary mission of Missile Defense?
UEWR
400
Who creates the CCAS and who maintains it?
The 21SW creates it, maintained by the 614 AOC (JSpOC)
400
Name three functions of JMS
SOI, Spectrum Characterization, Launch/Reentry Support, Joint Force Support, Support to Contingency Operations
400
Real time missile warning data is transmitted by the Integrated Broadcast Service-Simplex (IBS-S) through which two means?
Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) or tactical terminal to the GCCS.
400
Who is responsible to train and equip forces for employment by war-fighting joint force commanders (JFCs)?
Air Force MAJCOMs
500
This is a dedicated ground-based SSN radar with separate transmitter and receiver sides
Active Space
500
Who tracks all site outages and de-conflicts preventive maintenance to minimize gaps in coverage?
Sensor Manager
500
On a ground-based radar, an unknown object with ballistic characteristics passing through their surveillance area will generate a ______.
Launch and Predicted Impact (L&PI)
500
Name three instances in which a National Event Conference will be convened
Ballistic Missile Launch, Surface to Air Missile (SAM), Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Test Launch, Space launch, Any re-entering object that poses a threat, Any other missile situation that causes concern.
500
What are the 6 stages of target development?
1. Commanders objectives, guidance, and intent 2. Target development 3. Capabilities analysis 4. Commander's decision and force assignment 5. Mission planning and force execution 6. Assessment