Potential military applications cannot be ignored. The layered implementation of WICS will serve several purposes and alleviate many concerns. First it will assure military campaigns are conducted under the principles of centralized control and decentralized execution. Third, it will avoid information overload by presenting only necessary information in a recognizable and usable format. Another possible concern is the reliance on space systems for military command and control.
Space is a difficult and hazardous place to do business.
Reliance on the LEO collectors and GEO processors raises several concerns. Two things can be done to counter this concern. First, develop a backup system that can be utilized in the event of satellite failure. Basically, the data could be processed on the ground instead of on-orbit. This will reduce the timeliness of the data.