Session
Technical Poster Session 7: Ground Systems & Operations
Location
Utah State University, Logan, UT
Abstract
Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) constellations allow for network, on-orbit processing, and battlefield management resiliency through disaggregation of the traditionally small number of high-value space assets. pLEO constellations present unique challenges. Developing a complex mesh network able to dynamically recover from active counterspace, cyber-security, and environmental threats, while providing uninterrupted data-center-like processing, requires advanced modeling capability throughout its buildout. Management of resource utilization, task migration, data fusion, software and firmware updates, and distribution of intelligence across the constellation requires complex integration and autonomy. Mission execution requires secure communication between the pLEO constellation and all consumers. The path to developing solutions to these challenges has been three-fold. 1. Creation of a constellation level modeling & simulation (M&S) testbed. 2. Connecting digital to physical through hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and software-in-the-loop (SWIL) integration. 3. Ingraining security within enabling technologies.
Proliferated LEO Constellation Modeling & Simulation with Information Assurance
Utah State University, Logan, UT
Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) constellations allow for network, on-orbit processing, and battlefield management resiliency through disaggregation of the traditionally small number of high-value space assets. pLEO constellations present unique challenges. Developing a complex mesh network able to dynamically recover from active counterspace, cyber-security, and environmental threats, while providing uninterrupted data-center-like processing, requires advanced modeling capability throughout its buildout. Management of resource utilization, task migration, data fusion, software and firmware updates, and distribution of intelligence across the constellation requires complex integration and autonomy. Mission execution requires secure communication between the pLEO constellation and all consumers. The path to developing solutions to these challenges has been three-fold. 1. Creation of a constellation level modeling & simulation (M&S) testbed. 2. Connecting digital to physical through hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and software-in-the-loop (SWIL) integration. 3. Ingraining security within enabling technologies.
