BATTLEFIELD ENV & SIG
Abstract
This project investigates an in-depth understanding of the complex atmospheric boundary layer associated with high-resolution meteorology, the transport, dispersion, optical properties and characterization of chemical and biological aerosols, and the propagation of full-spectrum electro-magnetic and acoustic energy. The future Army will operate in very complex environments (e.g., urban, mountainous, forested and jungle terrain) requiring new approaches to understanding, characterizing, and depicting environmental phenomena and their effects on military systems, personnel and operations. The lack of a complete understanding of the meteorological aspects of the complex microscale boundary layer in which the Army operates continues to impact our abilities to provide predictable, actionable, accurate and timely tactical environmental intelligence to battlefield commanders. This project focuses on producing the foundational environmental science research to characterize the atmospheric boundary layer and deliver novel capabilities and techniques including urban turbulence characterization for its effects on micro platforms and sensor payloads, high resolution urban wind flow modeling for more efficient and accurate prediction of the transport and dispersion of obscurants and chemicals, battlefield aerosol characterization for soldier health, characterization and identification of bio-warfare agents, environmental effects on acoustic and electromagnetic signal propagation in urban and other complex domains for improved target location and imaging, exploration of previously unexploited regions of the acoustic and electro-optic spectrum, and formulation of objective analysis tools that can assimilate on-scene all-source weather observations and fuse this information with forecasts to provide immediate Nowcast products. These capabilities will have a direct impact on ensuring Soldier survivability, weapon system lethality, effective surveillance and reconnaissance, and the mobility required for future warfighter mission planning and execution operations. The cited work is consistent with the Director, Defense Research and Engineering Strategic Plan, the Department of Defense Basic Research Plan, the Army Modernization Strategy, and the Army Science and Technology Master Plan. Work in this project is performed by the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Adelphi, MD/White Sands Missile Range, NM.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 53A_0601102A_1_2040_PB_2012
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