Concept of operations

About: Concept of operations is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 964 publications have been published within this topic receiving 6845 citations. The topic is also known as: CONOPS.

Unmanned Aircraft Mission Management System for Trajectory Based Operations

Abstract: This paper presents the concept of operations, system architecture and trajectory optimisation algorithms of a Next Generation Mission Management System (NG-MMS) for Unmanned Aircraft (UA). The NG- MMS is developed for Four Dimensional (4D) Trajectory/Intent-Based Operations (TBO/IBO) in the combined Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management and Avionics (CNS+A) context. The NG- MMS, primarily responsible for automated navigation and guidance tasks, acts as a key enabler for achieving higher levels of automation and improving operational efficiency. After describing the key NG-MMS architectures, the mathematical models for trajectory generation and optimisation modes are presented. Evaluation of the proposed concepts and methodologies by Verification and Validation (V&V) of the system software through simulation activities is also presented. The results demonstrate the functional capability of the NG-MMS to generate cost-effective trajectory profiles satisfying both operational and environmental requirements.

Concept of operations for C-ITS core functions

Abstract: This document defines the core functions of the C-ITS platform including their objectives and capabilities. It identifies user needs and describes how the system will operate. The Concept of Operations is intended to be an input to future decision making and system engineering documents, including system requirements and design documentation.

ESA Payload Operations Management on the ISS: Lessons Learned and Challenges

Abstract: The ground infrastructure that ESA uses in support of operating payloads on the ISS reflects the scientific, technical and political needs of the ESA ISS programme. A network of operational centres, the User Support and Operations Centres (USOCs) distributed throughout Europe are responsible for operating the payloads or scientific experiments in Columbus or elsewhere on the ISS. For Columbus operations, the USOCs connect remotely to a central Control Centre – the Columbus Control Centre (Col-CC), which is responsible for operations of the Columbus systems. For operations of payloads in other ISS partner modules, the USOCs are connected to the Operations Centres to the other International Partners. This decentralized concept of operations allows operations of payloads and experiments on board Columbus and ISS in close contact with scientific and engineering organisations and it allows scientists an almost direct access to the experiments in orbit, thanks to User Home Bases located at scientists’ home organisation. USOCs are also in close contact with Payload Developers to give technical support during payload operations. ESA has established a hierarchy among the centres, established communication methods, operations planning and coordination processes that match this organisati on and allow payload operations in real-time from the USOCs. In real-time operations, the process is coordinated by a team of ESA Payload Operations Managers, who are coordinating between the USOCs and ESA Operations Management with the International Partners in order to achieve an efficient and consistent organization of payload activities, in line with the Scientific and Programmatic objectives of ESA. The challenges faced in the daily payload operations management work are include payload activities dec onflicting, resources sharing, anomalies resolution, risk analysis of activities re -planning etc. This paper describes the decentralised operational concept, and gives and overview of the processes and products that are used. A summary of the lessons learned from 15 months of Columbus payload operations in orbit is also provided.

The Nonlethal Information Operations Targeting Process: Duties, Responsibilities and Procedures

Abstract: : Many articles, journals, and books describe what information operations are and how they are essential to military operations, but there is little written about how to actually do information operations. This monograph's purpose is twofold. First, it provides the Joint Task Force Commander procedures by which to integrate nonlethal information operations into the joint targeting process and recommends duties and responsibilities for staff officers to ensure they integrate information operations into plans and operations. Second, it offers information operations officers a single document from which to develop standing operating procedures and tactics, techniques, and procedures. Joint Publications 3-0, Doctrine for Joint Operations, and 3-09, Doctrine for Joint Fire Support, provide the doctrinal underpinnings for joint targeting. Additionally, Joint Publication 3-13, Joint Doctrine for Information Operations, provides doctrine and guidance for information operations targeting. Currently there is neither Army doctrine for information operations targeting nor tactics, techniques, and procedures on how to integrate information operations into the targeting process. This monograph attempts to fill this gap. The capabilities, limitations, and employment considerations are outlined for the nonlethal information operations capabilities and activities (i.e., civil affairs, electronic warfare, military deception, psychological operations, public affairs, and special information operations). Finally, the author makes several recommendations in the areas of personnel and organization, training and education, doctrine, and operations.

The Functional Relationship Between Information Operations and Military Intelligence

Abstract: : Information operations are a new approach to managing and manipulating information. Through the ages, the possession of information has won wars, and the lack of it often led to defeat. This paper attempts to define the relationship between information and intelligence, and concludes that military intelligence professionals have the core competencies needed to be effective information operations officers. Focusing on a joint perspective, information operations is defined, using illustrations to clarify the multi-faceted information operations' missions. The impact of new technologies is examined, as it relates to the use of information as a tool for military leaders. The personnel requirements for IO are examined and compared to the core competencies of military intelligence. The findings indicate the redundancy and overlay of the primary personnel capabilities of information operations and military intelligence. The arguments lead to the conclusion that intelligence officers are best suited and qualified to perform the responsibilities of an information operations officer and to manage information operations.