USE OF GIS FOR NAVY ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE
AND MINE COUNTER-MEASURES

S. Myrick    M. Lohrenz
Naval Research Laboratory
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-5004

Abstract

This paper describes the methodology used to create and populate a GIS database in support of U.S. Navy anti-submarine warfare and mine counter measures. Scientists compiled relevant information from open scientific literature, since data required for this project was not available in digital form. The software and techniques used to digitize sample points, land areas, sediment types, and physiographic provinces are described. This effort ultimately produced over 5700 features. Quality control and symbology issues associated with such a large and diverse data set are addressed.

Sponsored by the Office of Naval Research.

Presented at the 1^st Southern Symposium on Computing, December 4, 1998, Hattiesburg, MS.
Naval Research Laboratory Contribution Number NRL/PP/7441 98-0015.
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