8 - Operations

8-20 Level 2 Tasks

Tasks Applicable Mission Phases Description SFWC Artifacts References
8-20-1 Ensure operational system is evaluated Phase D2 | Phase D3 | Ensure the operational command has and follows processes for all mission areas (command control, data processing, data delivery, off-line analyses). NA NA Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Operations Readiness and Mission Operations & Sustainment Chapters
8-20-2 Ensure support to and evaluation of anomaly recovery process Phase D2 | Phase D3 | Ensure anomaly recovery process and coordination, support analyses and recommendations for return to operations. Ensure that any cross-program systemic issue is submitted to problem alerting databases NA NA Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Operations Readiness and Mission Operations & Sustainment Chapters,
8-20-3 Ensure evaluation of collision avoidance activities Phase D2 | Phase D3 | Ensure evaluation of Collision Avoidance (COLA) strategy and implementation. NA NA Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Operations Readiness and Mission Operations & Sustainment Chapters
8-20-4 Ensure evaluation of reliability models Phase D2 | Phase D3 | Ensure performance and assessment satellite reliability model updates. Adjust pre-deployment Mill-Handbook 217 based reliability models to account for demonstrated on-orbit life, as well as for failures encountered. Also update any known wear-out (e.g. gyros) and depletion factors (e.g. fuel remaining). Assist AFSPC HQ or other agencies in Functional Availability updates using Generalized Availability Program (GAP) per AFSPCI 10-140 or equivalent instruction. NA NA Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Operations Readiness and Mission Operations & Sustainment Chapters
8-20-5 Ensure proper execution of satellite constellation repositioning Phase D2 | Phase D3 | Ensure satellite repositioning, coordination and execution in accordance to documented plans and processes. Ensure assessment of need to mute downlinks for compliance with spectrum agreements/landing rights is included. NA NA Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Operations Readiness and Mission Operations & Sustainment Chapters
8-20-6 Ensure end-of-life activities are well-planned and executed Phase D2 | Phase D3 | Ensure disposal planning, coordination and execution processes are well documented in the operational command. NA NA Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Operations Readiness and Mission Operations & Sustainment Chapters