IN-SITU HYDROGRAPHIC SUPPORT OF

19 June 2001

Source: http://postoffice.nrlssc.navy.mil/abstract%2010.htm

IN-SITU HYDROGRAPHIC SUPPORT OF
NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS

B. Bourgeois M. Harris
Naval Research Laboratory
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-5004

Abstract

This paper discusses requirements and progress towards providing naval amphibious force with in-situ oceanographic data collection, processing and dissemination. The generation of digital terrain models in real-time is discussed, and is shown to be a key requirement for survey automation. The utility of a GIS for tactical decision making with environmental data is presented. The functional requirements of a GIS to support this task are discussed, as well as recent efforts to utilize GIS in oceanographic data collection and analysis. Finally, data telemetry requirements are reviewed, and the results of preliminary attempts to transmit collected bathymetry data to naval vessels are given.

Sponsored by the Oceanographer of the Navy.

Published in the Hydro 99, IMS, January 99, Plymouth, UK.
Naval Research Laboratory Contribution Number NRL/PP/7442 98-0012.
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