Space Situational Awareness Integration Office Selects SI International For its Advanced Methodology Operational Architecture Support
SI International’s Object-Oriented Operational Architectures Used For Several Military Space Projects
SI International, an information
technology (IT) and network solutions company, announced today that it has
been selected as a contractor to the newly established Space Situational
Awareness Integration Office (SSAIO). SI International will provide system
engineering assistance by developing, testing, and maintaining space
situational awareness operational architectures for the SSAIO. The one and
one-half year contract is valued at over $1 million.
Under the supervision of the Air Force Space Command, the SSAIO works with
a variety of U.S. military and government agencies to capture, analyze, and
optimize system requirements and architectures for U.S. space situational
awareness information. Space situational awareness includes the surveillance,
reconnaissance, intelligence, weather, command, control, and communications
required for operating in space. The operational architecture tasks to be
performed by SI International will help integrate the command and control
architectures of all current and future terrestrial and space-based sensors.
“The space control mission is rapidly growing and is a critical component
of our country’s defense strategy,” said Ray Oleson, Chairman and CEO of SI
International. “We are extremely proud of being selected to assist the SSAIO
in developing a system that provides the data and analysis necessary for
ensuring our space situational awareness force structure is fully integrated
and serves the needs of the warfighter.”
Operational Architecture Expertise
SI International has extensive experience in delivering object-oriented
operational architectures compliant with the Command, Control, Communications,
Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Architect
Framework. As a result of its capabilities, SI International has engaged in a
number of military space community architecture efforts.
that is the foundation for the NORAD/USSPACECOM Warfighting Support
System, an integrated command and control systems for missile warning,
air defense, and space control that is currently under development. The
NORAD/USSPACECOM Warfighting Support System Unified Modeling Language
(UML) based operational architecture was the first successful
implementation of the C4ISR Architect Framework using industry open
standards.
for the Space Based Radar, the program focuses on developing an
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance system capable of
providing ground moving target identification and elevation data.
operational architecture for the Laser Clearinghouse, operational
requirements surrounding the de-confliction of laser firings and space-
borne assets.
the capabilities needed to share missile warning information with
coalition warfare partners, with operational architecture.
Enterprise Services Infrastructure contract. SI International will
assist the Air Force Space Command in developing an operational analysis
of the future communications and information operations including the
operational interfaces to the U.S. Space Command and the Defense
Information Systems Agency.
Object-oriented Organizational Architecture Approach
SI International’s object-oriented approach to architecture development
allows complex problems to be broken down into understandable pieces. The use
of the UML assures the unambiguous articulation of desired capabilities, such
as behaviors, features, and functions, in a manner that facilitates complete
understanding by all stakeholders. The result is an operational architecture
that can readily be reviewed, changed, and evolved over time. Using a single
suite of software tools from requirements definition through system
development, SI International ensures its clients a smoother integration from
concept to acquisition.
“SI International is excited about bringing this unique capability to
another client in the military space community,” said Oleson.
About SI International: SI International is a provider of information
technology and network solutions primarily to the federal government. The
company combines technology and industry expertise to provide a full spectrum
of state-of-the-practice solutions and services, from design and development
to documentation and operations, to assist clients in achieving their
missions. More information about SI International can be found at
http://www.si-intl.com .
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