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.

Modeling and design of a multidisciplinary simulator of the concept of operations for space mission pre-phase A studies:

Abstract: Nowadays, it is practically impossible to develop a complex project without the assistance of a comprehensive set of modeling and simulation tools. In space engineering, they are used throughout th...

Architecting space communication networks under mission demand uncertainty

Abstract: NASAs Space Network has been a successful program that has provided reliable communication and navigation services for three decades As the third generation of satellites is being launched, alternatives to the current architecture of the system are being studied in order to improve the performance of the system, reduce its costs and facilitate its integration with the Near Earth Network and the Deep Space Network Within this context, past research has proven the feasibility of efficiently exploring a large space of alternative network architectures using a tradespace search framework Architecting a space communication network is a complex task that requires consideration of uncertainty, namely (1) factoring in customer demand variability, (2) predicting technology improvements and (3) considering possible budgetary constraints This paper focuses on adding uncertainty associated with (1) to the existing communications network architecture tool by describing a heuristic-based model to derive mission concept of operations (conops) as a function of communication requirements The accuracy of the model is assessed by comparing real conops from current TDRSS-supported missions with the predicted concept of operations The model is used to analyze how customer forecast uncertainty affects the choice of the future network architecture In particular, four customer scenarios are generated and compared with the current TDRSS capabilities

Development & flight testing of an intelligent, autonomous uav capability

Abstract: UAV/UCAV technology is at a key stage of its development with the introduction of truly autonomous operations. The DARPA/Air Force/Navy J-UCAS program is a joint effort to demonstrate the technical feasibility, military utility and operational value for a networked system of high performance, weaponized unmanned air vehicles. The first demonstration of this program promises truly autonomous operations, coordinated multi-vehicle operations and dynamic tasking. The DARPA/Army UCAR program will demonstrate the enabling technologies and system capabilities required to perform the mobile strike concept of operations within the Army’s Objective Force system-ofsystems environment. Specific objectives include autonomous multi-ship cooperation and collaboration, and autonomous low-altitude flight.

Bridging the gap in the realm of information dominance a concept of operations for the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Cyber Warfare

Abstract: : As the information age continues to evolve and technological expansion persists in creating a marked footprint across the four corners of the world, the need arises to protect our prized assets from potential adversarial motives. The extant threat to cyberspace necessitates the need to aptly man, train, and equip our forces to ably combat any untoward incidents. The Naval Postgraduate School with its very diverse population presents an exact medium to develop this next generation of warriors skilled in the field of Cyber Warfare to project both offensively and defensively against any contingent threat. As its mission statement professes: NPS strives to provide relevant and unique advanced education and research to increase the combat effectiveness and enhance the security of the United States. This thesis will leverage current instructions to bridge the gap and focus on providing a Concept of Operations for the Center for Cyber Warfare that aligns with the Chief of Naval Operations' (CNO) Strategic Focus Areas. This thesis will additionally recommend an architectural framework that addresses the current issues within the cyber domain and/or will allow for future expansion of the NPS mission datasets deemed of importance to the U.S. Military service and its allies.