Course Details
Course Summary
This is a special briefing on Golden Dome technologies for national defense. All key related technologies and concepts are addressed. The focus is on defense systems, AI, orbital intercept techniques, precision data gathering methods, countermeasures and cybersecurity. Knowledge of the briefing material is essential to successfully contributing to the new U.S. Golden Dome Defense Program.
Course Materials
Who Should Attend
This briefing is intended for executive teams from government and business development teams from defense contractors. A STEM background is assumed.
What You Will Learn
Survey of the key technologies and approaches to designing and developing systems and architectures for a Golden Dome Defensive System.
Course Outline
1.0 National Defense Systems
- Multi-Layered Architecture
- Existing Defense Systems
- Next-Generation Interceptors
- Space-Based Layer
- Non-Kinetic Defenses & Directed Energy
- Integrated Battle Management
- Emerging Systems & Platforms
2.0 Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- AI for Threat Detection & Tracking
- Decision Support and Battle Management
- Target Discrimination (Separating Warheads from Decoys)
- Autonomy and Robotics
- Logistics and Readiness
- Human-Machine Teaming
3.0 Orbital Intercept Techniques
- Space-Based Interceptors
- Challenges of Orbital Defense
- Directed-Energy in Space
- Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Techniques
- Co-orbital Interceptors & Inspector Satellites
- Emerging Developments
4.0 Precision Data Gathering Methods
- Overhead Persistent IR & Early Warning
- Hypersonic Tracking Sensor Layer
- Advanced Radar Systems
- Data Fusion and Analytics
- Precision Guidance and Control
- Intelligence & Surveillance Integration
- Use Case – Integrated Sensing
5.0 Countermeasures
- Adversary Countermeasures (Penetration Aids)
- Hypersonic and Maneuvering Threats
- Electronic and Cyber Countermeasures
- Anti-Satellite Threats
- Counter-Swarm and Volume Attacks
- Allied and Civil Defense Integration
- Continuous Evolution
6.0 Cybersecurity
- Critical Defense Networks & Risks
- Historical Vulnerabilities
- “Left-of-Launch” Cyber Offense
- Golden Dome Cyber Investments
- Protecting the Supply Chain
- Resilience and Rapid Response
7.0 Conclusions
Instructor
Marshall H. Kaplan, Ph.D., is a recognized expert in space flight technologies, orbital mechanics and missile systems. He spent a large portion of his career developing space and missile related technologies. Dr. Kaplan holds advanced degrees in aeronautics and astronautics from MIT and Stanford University and has over four decades of academic and industrial experience. He has also served as Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University and has presented hundreds of courses on space and missile technologies. In addition to publishing several hundred papers, reports, and articles on aerospace technologies, he is the author of several books, including the internationally used text, Modern Spacecraft Dynamics and Control. Dr. Kaplan is an AIAA and AAS Fellow.