{"title":"Enhancing space situational awareness using passive radar from space based emitters of opportunity","authors":"C. Benson","doi":"10.1109/MilCIS.2014.7002727","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MilCIS.2014.7002727","url":null,"abstract":"Space debris is a growing hazard to space users. Debris trajectories must be accurately predicted to maintain safe space access. Accurate predictions are premised on precise knowledge of the current trajectory, and a detailed understanding of disturbances that affect the future trajectory. Both tasks are facilitated by accurate and timely tracking of debris. It is possible to track space debris using radar and telescopes, yet both are expensive and result in unacceptable trajectory projections due to limitations on both accuracy and update frequency. In this paper we consider the performance budget necessary to augment debris tracking by passive radar, initially using Global Navigation Satellites as emitters of opportunity.","PeriodicalId":441385,"journal":{"name":"2014 Military Communications and Information Systems Conference (MilCIS)","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123496267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Practical implications of the new Australian and New Zealand laser safety standard","authors":"T. A. Wheatley","doi":"10.1109/MilCIS.2014.7002725","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MilCIS.2014.7002725","url":null,"abstract":"This paper provides an in context advance look at the practical implications to the Australian Defence Force and general laser community of the pending update to the premier Australian and New Zealand laser safety standard. It discusses the significant changes to the standard, rationale and implications such as the revision of the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) limits, the changes classification system and unavoidable issues created by the adoption process. These details are of value to laser operators, laser safety officers, policy makers, distributors and regulators alike who will be impacted by this change.","PeriodicalId":441385,"journal":{"name":"2014 Military Communications and Information Systems Conference (MilCIS)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130403219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Simultaneous X/Ka-band feed system for large earth station SATCOM antennas","authors":"C. Granet, I. Davis, J. Kot, G. Pope, K. Verran","doi":"10.1109/MilCIS.2014.7002726","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MilCIS.2014.7002726","url":null,"abstract":"A dual X/Ka-band feed system suitable for large Earth Station SATCOM antennas has been developed. The feed system is suitable for simultaneous four-port operation over both X- and Ka-band and supports monopulse tracking at Ka-band. Secondary radiation patterns on a representative 13m class reflector have been calculated and compared with the requirements for WGS.","PeriodicalId":441385,"journal":{"name":"2014 Military Communications and Information Systems Conference (MilCIS)","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123946076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluating impacts of system integration on joint fires operations","authors":"E. H. Lo, P. Hoek, T. Au","doi":"10.1109/MilCIS.2014.7002724","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MilCIS.2014.7002724","url":null,"abstract":"Advances in military information and systems technologies have greatly improved warfighters' situational awareness on the battlefield and ability to make critical decisions in a timely manner. System integration is an important enabler for improving planning and execution of operations via availability of timely, relevant information and synchronization of activity. The Coalition Attack Guidance Experiment (CAGE) aims to assess potential joint fires capabilities and the resulting operational impacts, which can be effective to meet challenges from new and evolving threats. This paper highlights results from a recent CAGE activity and key lessons learnt to improve future endeavours. Of primary importance is the need to consider the human dimension and extant processes for effective system integration.","PeriodicalId":441385,"journal":{"name":"2014 Military Communications and Information Systems Conference (MilCIS)","volume":"67 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123660118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}