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RAND Space Launch Virtual Panel
A virtual panel discussion hosted by the RAND Space Enterprise Initiative tackles issues related to the global space launch enterprise.
Dec 8, 2020
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Gaming Space: A Game-Theoretic Methodology for Assessing the Deterrent Value of Space Control Options
This report introduces and explains a game-theoretic methodology to help decisionmakers assess the potential effects of alternative approaches to space control.
Jan 5, 2018
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RAPAPORT (Resilience Assessment Process and Portfolio Option Reporting Tool): Background and Method
Describes industry methods for determining space resilience, the authors' method for the evaluating the non-materiel aspects of resilience, and the tool they developed for performing these resilience calculations and presenting the results.
Apr 28, 2016
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How Civil Institutions Build Resilience: Organizational Practices Derived from Academic Literature and Case Studies
This report summarizes key findings from a review of academic literature and case studies on building resilient missions that have broad application to any organization seeking to enhance resilience as well as specifically to the space community.
Apr 28, 2016
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Enhancing Space Resilience Through Non-Materiel Means
Because changes to space systems are costly, the Air Force asked RAND to identify non-materiel means -- doctrine, organization, training, leadership and education, personnel, facilities, and policy -- to enhance resilience.
Apr 28, 2016
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Enhancing Dynamic Command and Control of Air Operations Against Time Critical Targets
This report summarizes research intended to help the Air Force develop enhanced dynamic command and control and battle management of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets and shooter assets in air operations against time critical targets.
2002
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Interoperability: A Continuing Challenge in Coalition Air Operations
Because interoperability is a key element in coalitions, RAND undertook research to help the Air Force identify potential interoperability problems that may arise in coalition air operations and to suggest nonmateriel and technology-based solutions.
2000
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A Framework for Precision Conventional Strike in Post-Cold War Military Strategy
Examines the value PCS weapons have in future military strategies and draws inferences about investment of system development and acquisition dollars.
1996
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Ensuring Adequate Intelligence Support for the Acquisition of New Weapon Systems
This documented briefing examines how intelligence support is provided to the existing DoD requirements and acquisition process and then discusses the adequacy of that support.
1995
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Producing Target Models at a Central Facility: Assessment Methodology
The authors develop a methodology for assessing the capabilities of facilities to produce target models.
1994
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Route Planning Issues for Low Observable Aircraft and Cruise Missiles: Implications for the Intelligence Community
This monograph suggests the need for dialogue among the intelligence and mission planning communities, the aircraft developers, and the aircraft operators addressing issues in nine areas.
1993
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Intelligence Support and Mission Planning Requirements for Autonomous Precision Guided Weapons: Implications for Intelligence Support Plan Development
The authors of this report examined the support requirements for two categories of PGWs: those with target-imaging sensors and those that rely on an inertial navigation system aided by the global positioning system.
1993
