A Satellite Operations Review Tool (SORT)

"Satellite post-pass operations cannot be done in a narrow context or assuming a static situation. Especially for the forthcoming Space Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS)-Low low earth orbit constellation, post-pass operations involve myriad data flows,resource dependencies, time constraints, situational changes, and requests for constellation services. The SBIRS-Low crew is in need of computer assistance to operate in this dynamic environment. The computer entities capable of providing this assistanceare software intelligent agents. Additionally, introducing computer assistance necessitates crews training with the agents to maximize the human-computer interactions. To address both of these issues, SYTRONICS, and our subcontractor--Ball Aerospace,propose to develop intelligent associates capable of both training crew members before they perform duty, and assisting them at their duty workstations. We will capitalize on our expertise in Distributed Mission Training for Space (DMT-S), intelligentagent development, and applications of knowledge management to build a proof-of-concept agent-enabled SBIRS-Low workstation emulator. Our approach involves building agents focused on individual aspects of post-pass operations that work in tandem. We willincorporate our agents into a holistic knowledge management environment that provides right information to crew persons at the right time. SORT will enable reduced crew size while maintaining