Ground Moving Target Indicator.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2008 issue 6
BY BRAD WALLACE
Satellite technology is useless without the support of ground systems.
BY ROBERT QUINN
To defend Canada, we must have domain awareness of maritime and Arctic approaches. Using RADARSAT 2, Project Polar Epsilon, a joint space-based wide area surveillance and support capability, will provide the signal-processing infrastructure for improved surveillance.
BY KEN KRUKEWICH BY GLEN RUMBOLD and RANDY SHELLY
It is vital to be aware of other satellites to allow precautionary measures to be taken if necessary. The goal of the Surveillance of Space Project is to ensure that Canada continues to receive priority access to the critical orbital data necessary to protect its national interests.
BY BRAD WALLACE
Increasing computing capacities, greater miniaturization and decreased power requirements are making smaller, more capable spacecraft possible. This article examines surveillance opportunities with an eye to the future.
BY COL FRANCOIS MALO
Space is more than just an environment through which we fly (orbit) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) sensors. The “Sense” component represents a major investment area in DND’s revitalized program.
BY K. JOSEPH SPEARS
An important role for First Canadians.
China to Launch Mars Satellite; MDA; RapidEye-AG; Jena Optronik GmbH; SSTL; ISC Kosmotras; CCC; Bombardier Aerospace; Shenyang Aircraft Corp; China Aviation Industry Corp; Alenia North America; L-3 Communications; DCNS Group; Saft; Mobile Satellite Ventures; Telesat; General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; AAI Corporation; L-3 Communication Systems-West.
BY CHRIS MACLEAN
FrontLine articles provide a wide-ranging selection of topics related to space, satellites and research.
