STEED: Satellite Threat Evaluation Environment for Defensive Counterspace

The design knowledge company (TDKC) is currently developing a defensive counterspace intelligence tool for the air force research laboratory (AFRL) called the satellite threat evaluation environment for defensive counterspace (STEED). STEED provides analysis collaboration and situational awareness features for satellite systems operators. STEED incorporates a wide variety of data sources, including satellite as a sensor (SAS), space weather, proximity, radio frequency interference, intelligence, and threat data. STEED provides a flexible and robust environment that is based on open source tools and cross-platform technology. STEED incorporates collaboration tools, decision-support aiding based on an innovative data visualization techniques, work management support and product development support. STEED integrates several open source products into an integrated analysis environment: eclipse rich client platform (RCF), NASA WorldWind, OpenMap, Java, and NASA SPICE. As part of this demonstration we will overview the research, current development status, technology tradeoffs, and future plans.