Preface (Nichols)

CYBER-HUMAN SYSTEMS, SPACE TECHNOLOGIES AND THREATSis our eighth textbook in a series covering the world of UASs / CUAS/ UUVs / SPACE. Other textbooks in our series are Space Systems: Emerging Technologies and Operations; Drone Delivery of CBNRECy – DEW Weapons: Emerging Threats of Mini-Weapons of Mass Destruction and Disruption (WMDD); Disruptive Technologies with applications in Airline, Marine, Defense Industries; Unmanned Vehicle Systems & Operations On Air, Sea, Land; Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technologies and Operations;  Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the Cyber Domain: Protecting USA’s Advanced Air Assets, 2nd edition; and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the Cyber Domain Protecting USA’s Advanced Air Assets, 1st edition.  Our previous seven titles have received considerable global recognition in the field. (Nichols & Carter, CYBER-HUMAN SYSTEMS, SPACE TECHNOLOGIES AND THREATS, 2023) (Nichols R. K., 2022) (Nichols & Carter, Drone Delivery of CBNRECy – DEW Weapons: Emerging Threats of Mini-Weapons of Mass Destruction and Disruption (WMDD), 2022) (Nichols, et al., 2021) (Nichols R. K., et al., 2020) (Nichols R. , et al., 2020) (Nichols R. , et al., 2019) (Nichols R. K., 2018) [1]

Our eighth title takes on a new purview of Cyber-Human Systems (CHS) and their effects on our world. The textbook is broken down into three sections: Cyber-Human Systems; Space Technologies,  Space Threats (CHS used in Space vehicles and exploration and Space warfare, hypersonics and materials needed for off world travel.)

Section 1 looks at our technological future and how humans are merging with machines. The misuse of technology is addressed in a chapter on CHS sensors and the law. Another chapter looks at the artificial brain and body – specifically the levels of autonomy that can practically be achieved. Chapter 4 addresses a serious concern – feeding a globally growing population. How? By applying artificial intelligence  (AI) and machine language programming (ML) to food production / distribution / and protection cycle. The next chapter zeros in on Cyborgs, singularity, and their use in space. We drop back in the next chapter to touch on history with the Turing legacy. Another chapter covers the reality of managing mixed machine – human teams. The section ends with a serious look at Neurostrike and CHATGPT.

Section 2 is devoted to space and threats. One chapter terrifies the reader with biological threats and distribution from space vehicles. Another presents the elements of space electronic warfare with interest in jamming and spoofing GPS signals. Still another looks at Space systems modeling and simulation. Five major tools are presented. The author takes on the problem of conducting Deep Space Warfare and Space Dominance. This is a fascinating and complex logistics theater of warfare.

Section 3 continues the theme of space warfare and adds hypersonics and materials of construction for space vehicles. Our resident expert on hypersonic missiles and space defense gives the reader another bite on the apple from Book 7. We continue our review of cyber threats in space and speculate on the future of cyberwarfare. Space missions have an economic framework, and this is covered in chapter 15. Quantum technologies are making a big splash. We address their applicability to space operations. Our final chapter is a brilliant look at inventions for transferring wireless power for space applications.

State-of-the-Art research by a team of eighteen SMEs is incorporated into our book. We trust you will enjoy reading it as much as we have in its writing. There is hope for the future.

Randall K Nichols, DTM

Professor of Practice

Director, GC Space Systems and Operations (SSO) &

Director, GC Aerospace Cyber Operations (ACO)

Managing Editor / Co-Author, UAS / CUAS/ UUV / Space Textbook Series

Kansas State University Salina – Aerospace and Technologies Campus &

Professor Emeritus – Graduate Cybersecurity & Forensics, Utica College

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“We Never Yield”

REFERENCES

Nichols, & Carter, D. D. ,et.al. (2023). CYBER-HUMAN SYSTEMS, SPACE TECHNOLOGIES AND THREATS. Manhattan, KS: New Prairie Press #52. Manuscript Available at: https://kstatelibraries.pressbooks.pub/cyberhumansystems/

Nichols, & Carter, H. J. (2022). Drone Delivery of CBNRECy – DEW Weapons: Emerging Threats of Mini-Weapons of Mass Destruction and Disruption (WMDD). Manhattan, KS: New Prairie Press #46.

Nichols, R. K. (2018). Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) In the Cyber Domain: Protecting USA’s Advanced Air Assets. 1st Ed. Manhattan, KS: New Prairie Press #21.

Nichols, R. K. (2022). SPACE SYSTEMS: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND OPERATIONS. Manhattan, KS: NPP #47.

Nichols, R. K., Ryan, J., Mumm, H., Lonstein, W., Carter, C., Hood, J., . . . & Jackson, M. (2020). Unmanned Vehicle Systems & Operations on Air, Sea, Land. Manhattan, KS: New Prairie Press #35.

Nichols, R. K., Sincavage, S., Mumm, H., Lonstein, W., Carter, C., Hood, J., . . . & Shields, B. (2021). Disruptive Technologies With Applications In Airline, Marine, Defense Industries. Manhattan, KS: New Prairie Press, #38.

Nichols, R., Ryan, J., Mumm, H., Carter, C., Lonstein, W., & Hood, J. (2020). Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technologies and Operations. Manhattan, KS: New Prairie Press, #31.

Nichols, R., Ryan, J., Mumm, H., Lonstein, W., Carter, C., & Hood, J. (2019). Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Cyber Domain: Protecting USA’s Advanced Air Assets, 2nd edition. Manhattan, KS: https://newprairiepress.org/ebooks/27/.