КТО ШАГАЕТ ДРУЖНО В РЯД?..

[carlos]

Все правильно: Программы А, В, С означают USAF, CIA & Navy

Но однако оказывается существует еще и Программа D, представителей которой почему-то в пионеры не принимают... См. http://www.nro.gov/PressReleases/04_Pioneer_Fact_sheet.pdf , третий раздел, в самом низу.

[carlos]

Ох, сдается мне, что все все эти заморочки относительно разделения стационарных спутников РТР на спутники для ВВС и спутники для ЦРУ проистекают именно из этих Программ А и В

[Liss]

Но однако оказывается существует еще и Программа D, представителей которой почему-то в пионеры не принимают...

Сколько я помню, Program D -- это авиационная разведка, и была она в составе NRO недолго.
Я видел часть этих материалов, когда разбирался с Поппями, но переписывать всю историю NRO сил не хватило :-)

[carlos]

Очень хорошо. Будем считать, что Программа D нас не касается. Остаются
программа А: САМОС, КАНЬОН-ВОРТЕКС-МЕРКЮРИ, "тяжелый феррет", Джампсит-ТРАМПЕТ, Гамбит(?)
программа В: КОРОНА, РИОЛИТ-ОРИОН, Гексагон(?), Лакросс(?), КН-11(?)
программа С: ГРАБ, НОСС (и очевидно ПОППИ)

[carlos]

Вышел новый журнал NRO: "National Reconnaissance: Journal of the Discipline and Practice". Журнал доступен в виде pdf-файла на сайте ФАС: http://www.fas.org/irp/nro/journal/index.html Прямая ссылка на скачивание http://www.fas.org/irp/nro/journal/2005.pdf Размер 4,4Мб.

[Старый]

А что в нём интересного?

[carlos]

Да вот, читаю сейчас, с диким скрипом...   По-англицки, как-никак...  

[carlos]

Нда. Небезынтересные тексты.

In the mid 1980s, Program A/B competition came to a head in a serious confrontation over the future of large-aperture signal intelligence (SIGINT) systems. The budget crunch was just getting underway and DNRO wanted one last big start. Since every major program decision on his watch had gone in favor of Program B (with his support), he was inclined this time to let Program A win one. He made his position clear to Program B. The new program, however, was not needed-the requirements foundation was weak and Program B thought it would cost considerably more than necessary. Program B concluded that enhancing one of its existing programs would be more cost effective and could be done in an incremental way allowing a flexible response to requirements over time. DCI William Casey bought Program B's arguments and overruled DNRO's recommendation for a Program A start. This triggered a series of events that resulted in the NRO that exists today.

ЗЫ Перегнал pdf в rtf, если надо - могу скинуть почтой (160 кб в архиве).

[X]

Да, надо будет сделать правилом не допускать к дискуссиям об американских разведспутниках лиц, которые не прочли статью Кохлера и не сдали по ней зачет.

[carlos]

Благодаря статье Дуэйна Дэя про ворон появилась возможность несколько конкретизировать заслуги четырех пионеров из отряда 2000 года.

James C. de Broekert

Мистер James de Broekert, подрядчик от Advent Systems, Inc., внес вклад в разработку ключевой ПН для некоторых спутников РТР первого поколения по Программе А.[/size]

Этот мистер работал в Стэндфордском университете и руководил разработкой чуствительных датчиков для ведения радиотехнической разведки (в т.ч. спутниковой).

John O. Copley, полковник ВВС

Полковник John Copley управлял разработкой спутников РТР по Программе А от самых ранних экспериментов до последующих группировок, которые обеспечили более широкий охват.[/size]

Первоначально полковник работал в сфере наземных средств РТР, затем участвовал в работах по установке датчиков РТР на спутники "Дискаверер".

C. Lee Battle, Jr., полковник ВВС

Полковник Lee Battle руководил командой от правительства и подрядчиками, которые произвели, запустили и  эксплуатировали первую в мире спутниковую систему с возвратом пленки.  [/size]    

Руководитель программы "Дискаверер" aka CORONA

Robert W. Yundt

Полковник Robert Yundt руководил проектом радиотехнической разведки (Signals Intelligence Project Office) по Программе А, представляющим новый долгоживущий многофункциональный спутник РТР.[/size]

Данный полковник является "отцом тяжелого феррета".

[Liss]

John O. Copley, полковник ВВС

Полковник John Copley управлял разработкой спутников РТР по Программе А от самых ранних экспериментов до последующих группировок, которые обеспечили более широкий охват.[/size]

Первоначально полковник работал в сфере наземных средств РТР, затем участвовал в работах по установке датчиков РТР на спутники "Дискаверер".

Не совсем так. Если к статье Дея прибавить еще текст Джонатана МакДауэлла http://www.planet4589.org/space/book/programs/nro/usafnro/samos.html , становится ясным, что на "Короны"-то собственно товарищ Копли ничего не ставил. А ставил сначала на Samos E1 и E2, которые представляли собой "Аджены", запускаемые на "Атласе", а с февраля 1962 г. на Samos F2, тоже на базе "Аджены", но запускаемый уже на "Торе". Потому и был временно подчинен "короновскому" подразделению, которое отвечало за "Торы". Ну а после двух первых пусков Samos F2 результаты оказались достаточно хороши, чтобы вновь выделить группу товарища Копли и сделать ее отделом в вэвээсовской Программе A.

[carlos]

А как там насчет пионеров 2006 года???  :roll:

[Liss]

А как там насчет пионеров 2006 года???  :roll:

Дык давно уж нарисовались... особенно включение главбуха NRO радует ;-)

http://www.nro.gov/PressReleases/prs_rel88.html

NRO selects 2006 class of Pioneers

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has selected its Pioneer Class of 2006 - four people who made significant and lasting contributions to the discipline of national reconnaissance. The four selectees are Ingard Clausen, Fred Hellrich, David Klinger, and Jane Wood. The new pioneers will be honored in a ceremony at 2:00 p.m. on Sept. 20 in the Jimmie D. Hill Auditorium at NRO headquarters in Chantilly, Va. Acting Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Lieutenant General, USA, Ronald L. Burgess, Jr. is this year's featured speaker. NRO Director (DNRO) Donald M. Kerr will induct this year's honorees as members of Pioneer Hall where commemorative plaques will be permanently displayed in their honor.

Mr. Ingard M. Clausen pioneered the early preliminary design and development of the Discoverer/Corona satellite reentry vehicle that later became the world's first manmade object recovered from earth orbit. He led the team that conceived of a system that could endure the harsh environment of space and the heat of reentry into the Earth's atmosphere. His contributions to the field of rocketry and engineering laid the groundwork for the program's highly successful recovery capability. His career in national reconnaissance spanned from 1958 to 1965.

Mr. Fred V. Hellrich pioneered the architecture, design, development, deployment, and integration of the first digital computer system to process satellite ELINT data at remote ground stations. This new technology allowed for the transmission and collection of compressed data, dramatically reducing the time required to process from weeks to minutes. His innovations provided a revolutionary improvement in the productivity, accuracy, and timeliness of electronic intelligence product and near-real-time reporting to the tactical user. Mr. Hellrich is the Associate Director of the Naval Center for Space Technology, Naval Research Laboratory, in Washington, D.C. His career in national reconnaissance spans from 1965 to the present.

Dr. David L. Klinger pioneered the development, manufacturing, test, and deployment of a new technology that substantially enhanced the ability of the NRO to collect overhead intelligence. He and his team designed, built, and brought on line new manufacturing and test facilities in parallel with the technology development. He also conceived and developed new processing techniques and a star catalog required for accurate geo-location of intelligence targets. His career in national reconnaissance spans from 1967 to the present.

Ms. Jane Wood pioneered the development of a budget and accounting system that accurately tracked expenditures for many of the most sophisticated U.S. space assets. She was preeminent in the national reconnaissance fiscal world in developing reliable budgets for complex satellite programs, establishing an environment of financial stability that furthered the growth of reconnaissance capability. Her career in national reconnaissance spanned from 1969 to 1992.

These pioneers performed critical work toward establishing the NRO's reputation for engineering excellence, responsiveness, and technical innovation. Building upon their foundation, today's NRO strives to provide a global perspective when users need the information. Sixty-nine pioneers have now been selected over the past seven years. Being designated a Pioneer of National Reconnaissance is the highest honor in this field.

News media wishing to attend the event must contact the NRO Office of Corporate Communications at (703) 808-5050 and must be at the NRO Visitor's Center by 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 20.

[Liss]

А вот тут http://www.nro.gov/PressReleases/prs_rel87.html -- форма для представления на присвоение звания пионера, положение о звании и список пионеров и их начальников :-)

[Старый]

Mr. Fred V. Hellrich pioneered the architecture, design, development, deployment, and integration of the first digital computer system to process satellite ELINT data at remote ground stations. This new technology allowed for the transmission and collection of compressed data, dramatically reducing the time required to process from weeks to minutes. His innovations provided a revolutionary improvement in the productivity, accuracy, and timeliness of electronic intelligence product and near-real-time reporting to the tactical user. Mr. Hellrich is the Associate Director of the Naval Center for Space Technology, Naval Research Laboratory, in Washington, D.C. His career in national reconnaissance spans from 1965 to the present.

Это опять НОССы.

[carlos]

Дык давно уж нарисовались...

Уй... Как-то это мимо меня прошло...  

[Liss]

Специальной веточки про NRO вроде нету, напишу пока сюда. Стивен Афтергуд из Федерации американских ученых вытряхнул по суду из NRO обоснование бюджета, которое они не хотели публиковать как якобы оперативные материалы, не подлежащие раскрытию на основе Закона о свободе информации.
На следующей неделе обещают выдать. Интересная будет картинка.

[carlos]

Пионеры 2007 года:
http://www.nro.gov/PressReleases/prs_rel92.html

Dr. Paul G. Kaminski pioneered the development of a major NRO reconnaissance satellite system. He was instrumental in using aircraft to demonstrate the feasibility of operating reconnaissance sensors from space. Moreover, he introduced new exploitation tools for analysts and enhanced their ability to exploit information from complex system data. Dr. Kaminski's contributions augmented intelligence capabilities vital to national security. After his career in National Reconnaissance, which spanned from late 1971 to 1976, he served as Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology from 1994 to 1997. Dr. Kaminski is presently the Chairman and CEO of Technovation, Inc and serves on the NRO Technical Advisory Board.

Mr. Sun Yet Wong pioneered multiple technological developments that have contributed to the effectiveness of NRO satellite systems. He oversaw the development of the first structural Finite-Element Modeling tool, STARDYNE, to analyze complex spacecraft structures. Mr. Wong was also the key designer of support equipment for ground-test deployment of satellite solar panels whose application overcame a structural on-orbit deployment anomaly. Later, he introduced the use of a synthetic lubricant to stabilize and extend the life of Control Movement Gyroscopes used on NRO satellites. Mr. Wong's career in National Reconnaissance spans from 1955 to present day. Presently, he is a consultant for TriSept Corporation and Boeing Space Systems.

Мистер Сан Йет Вонг как я понимаю прославился работами в области метода конечного элемента?

[Sharicoff]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Release #02-12
CONTACT: (703) 808-5050 February 3, 2012

NRO SELECTS 2011 CLASS OF PIONEERS

Mr. Bruce Carlson, Director of the National Reconnaissance Office, has selected Dr. Thomas Brackey, Colonel Joseph Eash III, USAF (Ret), Dr. Michael Parker, Dr. John Shipley, and Mr. Richard Van Wagoner as the 2011 Pioneers of National Reconnaissance. The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) honors as Pioneers those individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the discipline of national reconnaissance. Director Carlson inducted this year's honorees into Pioneer Hall in a ceremony on February 3, 2012, at NRO headquarters in Chantilly, Va. The Honorable James R. Clapper, Director of National Intelligence, was this year's featured speaker.
Dr. Thomas Brackey pioneered critical breakthroughs, including first-of-a-kind hardware, in space-based communications technology and operational concepts that enabled near real-time collection and dissemination of data. His career in national reconnaissance spans from 1969 to the present.
Colonel Joseph J. Eash III, USAF (Ret), pioneered the application of special innovative technologies to the NRO overhead reconnaissance mission. As Chief of the NRO's "Special Staff," Col Eash led the development of new, highly-sensitive NRO missions for both aircraft and satellite systems. His career in national reconnaissance spanned from 1959 to 1987.
Dr. Michael N. Parker pioneered tracking and geolocation techniques based on precision signal externals measurements. In the 1970s, he developed missile-tracking techniques that directly supported arms limitation treaty negotiations. He demonstrated the first time difference of arrival/frequency difference of arrival geolocation capability from space, a technology at the heart of signals intelligence. His career in national reconnaissance spans from 1968 to the present.
Dr. John W. Shipley pioneered the concept development, architectural approach, and initial system definition that led to the successful development of a revolutionary NRO collection asset. His unique beam-forming design led to proven on-orbit performance and critical collections that have exceeded expectations. His career in national reconnaissance spans from 1983 to the present.
Mr. Richard Van Wagoner pioneered antenna and system design, and the evaluation of system performance critical to the successful execution of the NRO Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) mission. His ground-breaking development of innovative technology has resulted in the high-quality SIGINT collection now available to the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. His career in national reconnaissance spans from 1979 to the present.
These pioneers performed critical work toward establishing the NRO's reputation for engineering excellence, responsiveness, and technical innovation. Building upon their foundation, today's NRO strives to provide a valuable global perspective to meet user needs and requirements. With the addition of these five honorees, a total of 85 pioneers have been selected over the past 11 years. Designation as a Pioneer of National Reconnaissance is the highest honor in the field. Commemorative plaques for each of the Pioneers are on permanent display in NRO's Pioneer Hall at NRO headquarters.
-NRO-

http://www.nro.gov/news/press/2012-02.pdf

[Sharicoff]

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20120210005040/en

Harris Corporation's John Shipley Honored by U.S. National Reconnaissance Office with Prestigious 'Pioneer Award'
February 10, 2012 08:03 AM Eastern Time

MELBOURNE, Fla. & WASHINGTON--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--John Shipley, Ph.D., senior scientist for the Space Systems business of Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), has received the prestigious U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Pioneer Award. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the discipline of national reconnaissance. It was presented to Dr. Shipley February 3 during a special ceremony at NRO headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia.

The NRO recognized Dr. Shipley because he "...pioneered the concept development, architectural approach, and initial system definition that led to the successful development of a revolutionary NRO collection asset. His unique beam-forming design led to proven on-orbit performance and critical collections that have exceeded expectations."

Dr. Shipley joined Harris in 1979. During his career, he has received numerous awards and holds 10 patents. In 2000, he was named a Harris Fellow – the company's highest recognition for engineering achievement. Dr. Shipley is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Florida. He received his bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

"John Shipley's work has contributed greatly to our company's market leadership in this area, and to the security of our country," said Kent Buchanan, Harris' Chief Technology Officer and vice president of engineering for the Harris Government Communications Systems business. "We are particularly proud that his contributions have been recognized by our valued customer, the NRO."

A high-resolution photo is available: John Shipley

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $6 billion of annual revenue and about 17,000 employees — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.

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