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Copyright © 2013 by Lockheed Martin Corporation.

Lockheed Martin Mission Systems & Training (MST)

Engineering Info Session

Cherry Hill West

2 MST Overview / May 2013 / PIRA #MOR201302005 Copyright © 2013 by Lockheed Martin Corporation.

LM Overview


Information

Systems &

Global Solutions

Aeronautics Missiles and

Fire Control

Space

Systems

Mission Systems

and Training


MST Programs/Areas of Expertise

Integrated Warfare

Systems & Sensors • Aegis Combat Systems

• Electronic Warfare

• Airborne and Ground-Based Radar

– Space Fence

– TPQ-53

Undersea

Systems • ARCI/Virginia Class

• C4I Systems

• Marlin

• Advanced Train Management

Ship & Aviation Systems • LCS

• MH-60

• Desert Hawk

• K-Max

• Fury

• Indago

New Ventures • Nanotechnology

• Supply Chain Management

• OTEC

• Biomass

• Advanced Materials

Training and

Logistics Solutions • F-35 Training Simulator

• Close Combat Tactical Trainer

• LM-STAR® Performance-Based Logistics

• Aircrew Training and Rehearsal Support (ATARS)


What does it take to be an engineer?

•WORK ETHIC!!

•COMMUNICATION SKILLS!

• Math and science skills

• Curiosity

• Detail oriented

• Imagination and creativity

• Work well with people

• Willingness and ability to continually learn


Space Fence


Space Debris Problem

• Space junk is a serious threat to satellites(both existing satellites

and launching satellites): NASA estimates that half a million

particles with diameters between one and 10 centimeters (about

four inches) are orbiting Earth, with average impact speeds above

22,000 mph.

• Without satellites we have no:

– Internet

– Cell Service

– Online Gaming

– GPS

– Cable


What is Space Fence

• Space Fence will use S-band ground-based radars (operate on a

wavelength of 8-15 cm and a frequency of 2-4 GHz) to provide the Air

Force with detection, tracking and accurate measurement of space

objects.

• Shorter wavelengths make the new radar more precise; it will be able to

detect targets as small as about four inches in diameter (as opposed to

the old 30-inch limit) and will expand the catalog of space debris tracked

by the Space Command from about 23,000 objects to 200,000.

• When the radar detects an object orbiting Earth, it reports to computers

that characterize the object and calculate its trajectory. If the item

matches one already in the catalog, its record is simply updated; a new

object is tracked until its orbit can be estimated and is then added to the

catalog.

• Location: Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands


Education


Educational Path

• NJ Stars Program

• Spent 2 years at Camden County where I received my

associates degree in mathematics

• Spent remaining 2 years at Rowan University where I

received my bachelors in Mathematics.

• GRADUATED DEBT FREE!


College Advice

• Go to a school that YOU feel comfortable with

• Don’t take on too much debt – it’s not worth it

• The school you attend and your GPA is important for

your first job – after that, it’s all about job performance

• Get involved, take on leadership roles; you will find the

time, and it’s a great way to make friends

• Get to know your professors and TA’s, go to office

hours

• NEVER, EVER PROCRASTINATE

• Don’t forget to have fun!


Q&A

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