BY ORDER OF THE AFTAC COMMANDERIR FORCE TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS CENTER AIR FORCE TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS CENTER INSTRUCTION 61-301 31 MARCH 2017 Scientific, Research, and Development INTEGRATION OF NEW /UPGRADED STATIONS INTO THE US NDC COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: This publication is available digitally on the e-publishing web site www.e-publishings.af.mil for downloading or ordering. RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication. OPR: AFTAC/TTS Supersedes: CENI61-301, 27 December 2005 Certified by: AFTAC/TT (Mr. David C. Merker) Pages: 8 This Air Force Technical Applications Center Instruction (AFTACI) shall be used as guidance by a technical project officer (PO). It describes the coordination necessary to integrate new or upgraded seismic, hydroacoustic and infrasonic stations into the US National Data Center (US NDC) acquisition, archive and processing systems. Roles and responsibilities for the AFTAC technical directorates in support of the US NDC are identified in this document. It also describes relationships between offices responsible for defining and satisfying technical requirements, system acquisition, system sustainment, station and communications monitoring and control. The focus of this document is on identifying procedures and points of contact (POCs) responsible for ensuring the entire process is implemented efficiently and with appropriate configuration management and security controls. In the event of conflict between provisions of this instruction and other Operating Instructions or publications, use the latest dated publication and inform the offices of primary responsibility (OPRs) for the respective documents of the conflict. This publication does not apply to Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), and other individual reservists administered by Headquarters AFRC. It does not apply to the Air National Guard. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to AFTAC/TTS using the Air Force (AF) Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Form 847 from your directorate through Publications and Forms Manager, CYCS/SCXK. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://www.my.af.mil/afrims/afrims/afrims/rims.cfm.
2 AFTACI61-301 31 MARCH 2017 SUMMARY OF CHANGES Major re-write to reflect changes in organization structure, changes to the types of stations acquired, and changes to way those stations are employed. 1. General Information. 1.1. Overview. The US NDC requires a systematic process for managing the addition of, and upgrades to, seismic, infrasonic or hydroacoustic stations that will contribute raw sensor data to the US NDC operational platform. It also requires a robust process for ensuring the continued acquisition and archiving of quality data from these stations. 1.2. Local Area Networks (LANs). For this document, the US NDC Testbed, TT NDC, US NDC, and Alternate US NDC should be interpreted as virtual LANs operating on the AFTAC infrastructure. 1.2.1. The TT NDC is the virtual LAN where data is sent when new stations are initially being acquired and tested. This allows data and station configuration to be verified prior to being transmitted to the US NDC. 1.2.2. The US NDC Testbed is the virtual LAN that is used to test all configuration changes prior to introducing them to operations. The US NDC Testbed is under configuration management so that its hardware and software duplicate the operational system to as near a degree as is possible. 1.2.3. The US NDC is the virtual LAN which comprises the operational mission system. 1.2.4. The Alternate US NDC is a 24/7 operational system that provides for continuous data backup and for continuity of operations in the event of a planned or unplanned outage. 1.3. Responsible Directorates. Each directorate and office involved in the acquisition, maintenance and sustainment of a new station will develop, document and coordinate specific procedures to perform their tasks effectively and efficiently. 2. Scope 1.3.1. The Directorate of Plans and Programs (XP) shall work with TT to secure a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and/or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the host operator or foreign government, as appropriate, of a new station. 1.3.2. The Directorate of Nuclear Treaty Monitoring (TT) shall act as Program Manager and System Engineer for the establishment of new stations and be responsible for evaluating and promoting any non-radionuclide station to the AFTAC monitoring mission reporting network. 1.3.3. The Directorate of Mission Support (MS) shall be responsible for acquiring, monitoring and ensuring maintenance of all required systems and communications networks circuits for any new or upgraded station. This directorate also has responsibility for installation and maintenance of equipment as described in the MOA/MOU in addition to providing station maintenance information to the AFTAC/CC. 1.3.4. The Directorate of Operations (DO) shall be responsible for initial data analysis and for providing station operations status information to the AFTAC/CC.
AFTACI61-301 31 MARCH 2017 3 2.1. Overview. Many new stations will be added to the US NDC roster over the next five years. The US NDC will use a carefully selected subset of these stations to create reports in support of the US nuclear treaty monitoring mission, other stations are collected to fulfill data distribution responsibilities, or to have available for various contingency scenarios. 2.2. Station Affiliation. New stations that are installed as the result of an AFTAC project must be properly evaluated and require AFTAC to address various responsibilities such as configuration management, communications and power infrastructure, and long-term Operations and Maintenance (O&M). For non-aftac stations (e.g., IMS, USGS, etc.) most of these responsibilities fall to the host organization; AFTAC will select which of these stations to acquire and will utilize them according to the intended purpose, which will vary on a case-by-case basis. This CENI is intended to apply only to AFTAC-installed stations. 2.2.1. Requirements for AFTAC-installed stations. 2.2.1.1. A Maintenance Capability Evaluation (MCE) has been successfully performed. This evaluation ensures a station is maintainable once the installation is complete and personnel responsible are trained to operate and maintain the station. 2.2.1.2. An Operational Capabilities Assessment (OCA) has been successfully performed. This assessment ensures the data is reliably being transmitted to AFTAC through calibration acceptance, data quality, and latency acceptance. It consists of a number of tests that verify and validate seismometer calibrations and backfill capability of the array. This assessment is developed and executed by the Systems Data Management Branch (TTSD) and requires a field team to disable/enable communication links. 2.2.1.3. An Operational Capabilities Evaluation (OCE) has been successfully performed. This evaluation, performed by the Geophysical Evaluations Branch (TTGE), consists of evaluating the data over a longer period of time (usually 30 days) to ensure the seismic data is acceptable. 2.2.1.4. A dedicated AFTAC communication and control network exists. MS ensures intrasite communications between boreholes and the station is functional. MS/CYC ensures long haul connectivity between the station and AFTAC is functional. 2.2.1.5. A Maintenance support infrastructure is in place. 2.2.1.6. The US NDC Configuration Management Process will allow the station to be added to the network of stations whose data is analyzed and reported in performance of the U.S. nuclear treaty monitoring mission, and will ensure station parameters are identical across all operational, alternate, and testbed subsystems of the US NDC. 3. Roles and Responsibilities 3.1. TT shall: 3.1.1. Coordinate with XP to identify potential host countries and secure a MOA and/or MOU with the host operator or government as appropriate. 3.1.2. Ensure station is added to the AFTAC General Subjects Security Classification Guide (GSSCG) if location is classified.
4 AFTACI61-301 31 MARCH 2017 3.1.3. Conduct noise surveys at candidate seismic sites to identify the ideal location for a new station/array once there is reasonable expectation that an MOA and/or MOU will be secured. 3.1.4. Assign a PO and ensure all responsibilities necessary for the success of the project are accomplished. 3.1.5. Be responsible for acquisition contract management in support of new and upgraded USAEDS stations. 3.1.6. Accomplish the Systems Control Station Addition Checklist and provide to MS/TSM/LSO before station becomes operational. Once operational, the checklist will be maintained by MS/TSM/LSO. This checklist (located at P:\AFTAC-Share\00 AFTAC All Access\SCC New Station Cklst LSMO) ensures that all of the hardware, software, communication, and host specific requirements that are unique to each station have been documented. 3.1.7. Oversee all technical aspects of the acquisition of data from a new field site or upgrades at existing stations. 3.1.8. Develop and design systems and system upgrades with support from MS. 3.1.9. Chair AFTAC-wide status meetings to track installation progress and diagnose problems. 3.1.10. Conduct a thorough OCA, with MS and detachment support, and provide the results to DO. 3.1.11. Conduct a thorough OCE and provide the results to DO. 3.1.12. When stations are nearing readiness to be added to the US NDC, submit a US NDC Change Request, which will be processed via the US NDC Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Change Management Board Guide. 3.2. MS shall: 3.2.1. Maintain the System Control s (SCC) Station Addition Checklist and coordinate with TT any modifications to the checklist. 3.2.2. Conduct end-to-end communications tests for any new circuit. 3.2.3. Assist in all technical aspects of site design for a new field site or upgrades at existing stations. 3.2.4. Perform a site survey to determine intrasite communications requirements/capabilities at the approved location. 3.2.5. Bridge the physical interface between the external communications from the field and the data acquisition system on the TT NDC and/or the US NDC. 3.2.6. Conduct the MCE to ensure a station is maintainable and provide the results to DO. 3.2.7. Co-develop and design systems and system upgrades with support from TT. 3.3. DO shall:
AFTACI61-301 31 MARCH 2017 5 3.3.1. Verify MS performed MCE. 3.3.2. Verify TT performed OCE and OCA. 3.3.3. Prepare and submit staff summary sheet and station approval letter declaring the site operational for AFTAC/CC signature. 3.4. XP shall: Coordinate the station installation with appropriate host country and US agencies. Initiate and update agreements with host as necessary. 4. Top-Level Summary of Actions to Establish a New AFTAC Field Station 4.1. Initial Requirement. TT determines or responds to higher headquarters requirement and location for a new station and coordinates planning and installation with XP. 4.2. Noise Survey. TT completes noise surveys and determines optimal locations for boreholes and stations. 4.3. Initiate Checklist. TT project officer completes the SCC Station Addition Checklist and coordinates with MS/TSM/LSO. 4.4. Site Survey. A site survey is conducted by MS and TT to determine infrastructure and communications requirements. 4.5. Acquisition of Equipment. Development and design of hardware and software occurs with the coordination of TT, and MS. 4.6. Infrastructure. Boreholes are drilled and infrastructure (foundations, power, and long haul communication) is constructed. 4.7. Laboratory tests. 4.7.1. Tests of the hardware and software are conducted by the hardware contractor with TT, and MS oversight. 4.7.2. Data is sent to the TT NDC for testing purposes. 4.7.3. Once tests are passed, either MS or the contractor will ship equipment to location. 4.8. Installation and Field Tests: Conducted and supported by MS, TT or host contractor. 4.8.1. TTSD performs the OCA (calibration acceptance, data quality, and latency acceptance). MS/TSM/LSM performs the MCE. For the MCE and OCA, data can be reviewed on the TT NDC or US NDC Testbed. 4.8.2. After calibration, data quality, and data latency acceptance by TT is finished, Change Requests (CRs) are issued for promotion to the US NDC Testbed. Once the CRs have been finalized and verified by TTGN, the datastream is promoted to the US NDC and the data-feed is changed at the site from sending data to the TT NDC to sending data to the US NDC. 4.8.3. Data transfer procedures and routes are pre-tested by MS/TSM/LSO to verify contingency switching capability to the Alternate US NDC. 4.8.4. Once installation is complete, the OCE begins. For this assessment, data must be reviewed by TTGE on the US NDC.
6 AFTACI61-301 31 MARCH 2017 4.8.5. Test results and evaluations are consolidated and submitted to DO by the TT Project Officer. 4.9. Declaring Site Operational. DO combines results from field tests and provides results to AFTAC/CC. DO sends the approval request through the AFTAC/CC who declares the site operational. 5. Information Collections, Records, and Forms 5.1. Information Collections. No information collections are created by this publication. 5.2. Prescribed or Adopted Forms. All Air Force forms prescribed or adopted by this publication are available through the Air Force Publications Distribution system. Any other agency forms identified or required for use are available from AFTAC/TT. There are no Center forms prescribed or visual aids implemented by this publication. 5.3. Records Management. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, and are disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS). Contact the AFTAC records manager as required. STEVEN M. GORSKI, Colonel, USAF Commander
AFTACI61-301 31 MARCH 2017 7 Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION Abbreviations and Acronyms AFTAC/CC AFTAC Commander AFTAC Air Force Technical Applications Center AFTACI Air Force Technical Applications Center Instruction CONOPS Concept of Operations CRs Change Requests DO Directorate of Operations GSSCG General Subjects Security Classification Guide IMS International Monitoring System LAN Local Area Networks MCE Maintenance Capability Evaluation MOA Memorandum of Agreement MOU Memorandum of Understanding MS Directorate of Mission Support O&M Operations and Maintenance OCA Operational Capabilities Assessment OCE Operational Capabilities Evaluation OPR Office of Primary Responsibility PO Project Officer POC Point of Contact RDS Records Disposition Schedule SCC System Control TT Directorate of Nuclear Treaty Monitoring TTSD Systems Data Management Branch TTGE Geophysical Evaluations Branch TT NDC Data Management National Data Center US NDC United States National Data Center USGS United States Geological Survey XP Directorate of Plans and Programs
8 AFTACI61-301 31 MARCH 2017 Terms Department of Defense (DoD) Issuance DoD directives, instructions, publications, and their changes. Publication An officially produced, published, and distributed document issued for public use, i.e., for compliance, implementation, and or information.