Framework for Compatible Satellite Command & Control

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1 Framework for Compatible Satellite Command & Control GSAW 2012 Tom Sullivan The Aerospace Corporation 2012 by SMC/LAAFB. Published by The Aerospace Corporation with permission.

Compatible SATOPS Framework Approach Enabler for SATOPS

Flexible Stove-pipe CONOPSSATOPS Supports Architectures goals for

on accepted standards Promote competition Facilitates creation of

legacy systems SATOPS Architecture Enables greater Approach ground

2 Compatible SATOPS Framework Approach Enabler for SATOPS Transformation Key Benefits Enables Architecture Evolution Current Flexible Stove-pipe CONOPSSATOPS Supports Architectures goals for commonality and/or interoperability Vendor neutral framework based on accepted standards Promote competition Facilitates creation of shared tools and services Enables automation ti across Compatible legacy systems SATOPS Architecture Enables greater Approach ground and space situational ti awareness Potential savings in long term development & O&M costs 2

3 What is a Framework? Framework: An implementation of the foundation portion of the overall system architecture. It is a structured set of software components and standards, and possibly hardware, upon which to build additional functionality. Some examples are 1) an underlying communications infrastructure, 2) the basic utilitarian libraries of a subsystem, 3) the Microsoft Office Suite, or any other such set of foundational software intended to provide the means and mechanisms to develop other software applications, projects, missions, and enterprises. - NASA Program 1 Program 2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 Group A Group B Group C P10 Mission-Specific Frameworks Common Services Common Tools Standard Communications Infrastructure (Standard d C&C Interfaces, Messaging, Data Formats) Enterprise Framework Frameworks are commonly used in industry. Examples: MS Windows, iphone, 3G Network It is not an architecture, but can form the foundation for many! 3

standard for a Compatible Satellite C2 Framework Compatible SatC2 Prototype: Nov 2009- Sept 2011

4 Background Sat C2 Framework Study: June 2008 Oct 2009 Evaluated Compatible Sat C2 architecture t based on Goddard d Mission Services Evolution Center (GMSEC) framework NASA s GMSEC is suitable standard for a Compatible Satellite C2 Framework Compatible SatC2 Prototype: Nov Sept 2011 Representative Enterprise Architecture Information Assurance Integration DOD Operational Systems 4

5 SMC/SN RFI to Industry RFI for applicable industry research & comments RFI released May 2010 and Industry Day held August 2010 White papers on proposed architecture, approach, and cost savings Industry research capabilities that can support prototyping objectives 25 Companies responded to RFI in Companies of most interest to the Government agreed to provide capabilities to the prototype 5

6 Compatible Satellite C2 Framework Messaging g Standard Messaging framework is composed of A 3 Using The elements loosely Compatible these coupled that 3 elements, collaborate C2 software API allows a loosely to change architecture: how coupled replacing systems system the middleware can built: be built quickly using Avoids Supports Publish/Subscribe Compatible lock-in easier to upgrade SatC2 one product API of compliant components COTS Supports Enables Middleware and/or Plug-n-Play technology GOTS Play type components. refreshes C2 functionality Message Standards Framework Standards Interfaces Messaging Data Security Infrastructure SOC/GS Front-Ends Simulators Analysis & Trending Flight Dynamics Procedure Automation Tools TLM/CMD Systems Standard Messages Standard Messages Standard Messages Standard Messages Standard Messages Compatible C2 API (based on GMSEC API) Message Bus Middleware Modified NASA chart 6

Enterprise Network & Middleware Infrastructure Vendor F Resource Control Alarms Notifications Processed Telemetry Directives Alarms

7 Compatible Satellite C2 Framework Applied to Enterprise Automation & Situational Awareness Vendor A Vendor B Mission T&C Systems Mission T&C Systems Raw TLM Processed Telemetry Alarms Directives Raw TLM Processed Telemetry Alarms Directives Shared Ground Resources Enterprise Network & Middleware Infrastructure Vendor F Resource Control Alarms Notifications Processed Telemetry Directives Alarms Notifications Alarms Notifications Ground Services Procedure Automation (Scripting Tools) Situational Awareness Vendor E Vendor C Vendor D 7 February 2012

8 Prototyping Conclusions (Sept 2011) 1. The Compatible Satellite C2 Framework based on NASA s GMSEC can be applied to an Enterprise Architecture 2. Standard IA methodologies and tools can effectively be added to secure a Compatible C2 Framework 3. The publish-subscribe CONOPS in Compatible SatC2 can effectively support Automation of Operations Situational Awareness 8

Joint SATOPS Compatible Committee (JSCC) Multiple

challenges Reduce life cycle costs Increase

and organizations Provide enterprise-wide space and

capabilities & availability JSCC collaboration formed

Investigate methodologies & architectures to address

industry acceptance JSCC shares lessons learned on

9 Joint SATOPS Compatible Committee (JSCC) Multiple organizations have recognized common evolutionary challenges Reduce life cycle costs Increase interoperability of satellite control between systems and organizations Provide enterprise-wide space and ground situational awareness Enhance current SATOPS capabilities & availability JSCC collaboration formed among AFSPC, NRO, ORS, NAVSOC and NASA organizations Investigate methodologies & architectures to address challenges Need mature technical alternatives and industry acceptance JSCC shares lessons learned on defining a SATOPS framework and associated standards that foster compatibility 9 February 2012

10 Summary The Compatible Satellite C2 Framework is an enabler for SATOPS Transformation The Compatible SatC2 Prototype has effectively demonstrated a number of key concepts with the aid of industry Common Services, Situational Awareness, Common Ground Interfaces, Security & Cyber Defense 10 All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners February 2012

A Proven Ground System Architecture for Promoting Collaboration and Common Solutions at NASA

A Proven Ground System Architecture for Promoting Collaboration and Common Solutions at NASA Manhattan Beach, California February 28-March 3, 2005 Dan Smith NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Dan.Smith@nasa.gov GMSEC@nasa.gov 1 NASA/GSFC s Common Mission Operations Center Architecture Requirement: