Date of Award
3-2006
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Space Systems
Department
Department of Operational Sciences
First Advisor
Stephan P. Brady, PhD
Abstract
Space systems are a critical enabler of the net-centric operation warfare (NCOW) needed to achieve victory in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). The effective acquisition of affordable systems is vital to our National Security Strategy. Space systems play an important role throughout a wide spectrum of military and civil operations. Several challenging factors unique to space systems development are the high level of technological complexity, a broad joint user base, and the reliance on seamless interoperable systems to achieve superior capabilities for US warfighters. This research examines the interaction between the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and the National Security Space Acquisition Process (NSSAP) through a qualitative case study and identifies ways to improve this interaction by answering investigative questions and providing recommendations to be tested in future research.
AFIT Designator
AFIT-GRD-ENS-06-01
DTIC Accession Number
ADA452384
Recommended Citation
Gamache, Joyce A., "Review of the Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and the National Security Space Acquisition Process (NSSAP)" (2006). Theses and Dissertations. 3450.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/3450