Military Implications of an SPS

Table 5-3. SPS SAFEGUARD SUMMARY Counter-Threat Counter-Threat and Counter-Vulnerability Counter-Vulnerability "HIGH" ASAT ABM Physical attack EW/ECM "MODERATE" RI0 Booby-traps Self-destruct SAM Self-defense Decoys EW/ECM Crew monitoring Police National territorial defense Counter-ASAT "LOW" _________ EW/ECM Public discussion Pilot beam override Industrial security Baggage and cargo inspection Personnel screening Evasive maneuvering PASSIVE SAFEGUARDS : Type 'Provoc-"'^. ativeness Counter-Threat Counter-Threat and Counter-Vulnerability Counter-Vulnerability "HIGH" "MODERATE" Reduced observables ....... . "LOW" Surveillance and reconnaissance International agreements Proximity rules (international) Counterespionage and intelligence Long-range space surveillance (LRSS) SIGINT Encryption Hardening Reflectors and shields Fences Spare vehicles Redundant and/or remote pilot beams Design for survivability L _ ___ ____.... 5-8 ACTIVE SAFEGUARDS

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