Rapid Attack Identification Detection Reporting System

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The Rapid Attack Identification Detection Reporting System, also known as RAIDRS is a ground-based space control system that provides near real-time event detection, characterization, geo-location and electromagnetic interference reporting for critical satellite communications systems in direct support of combatant commanders. RAIDRS detects EMI in the C-, X-, KU- and UHF bands, the frequencies most used by satellites.

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[edit] Mission

RAIDRS will be a family of systems being designed to detect, report, identify, locate, and classify attacks against our military space assets. RAIDRS will include detection sensors, information processors, and a reporting architecture. The RAIDRS system will detect and report attacks on both ground and space-based elements of operational space systems. It will notify operators and users, and carry information to decision-makers

[edit] Spectrum Interference Reporting System (SIRS)

A prototype to RAIDRS, called SIRS, was rushed into the field to support Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom.

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  • Worldwide network of sensors; Centralized management
  • Detect, Identify, Characterize SATCOM EMI interference
  • Identify signal characteristics
  • Geo-locate SATCOM EMI interference
  • Report interference on blue space systems and/or services

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  • Commander’s decision support tool that provides Defensive Counterspace (DCS) attack assessment
  • Integrates and processes critical Space Situation Awareness (SSA) information to provide the integrated space picture that enables DCS operations
  • Multi-level distributed data fusion; Advanced visualization
  • Detect, Identify, Characterize and Report Anti-Satellite and High Energy Laser attacks against US space systems

[edit] Contract Information

The RAIDRS system is unique in the acquisitions process for being tailored to small businesses and utilizing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and software.

According to the Air Force budget, the service intends to spend about $16 million in 2005 on the RAIDRS program; $16.4 million in 2006; $12.1 million in 2007; $12.4 million in 2008; and $66.6 million in 2009.

[edit] Locations

  • Peterson AFB, Colorado (2007-Present) (Central Operating Location)
  • Six fixed ground stations
  • Three deployable ground segments

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