Transparent Earth
Abstract
(U) The goal of the Transparent Earth program is to determine the physical, chemical, and dynamic properties of the earth down to 5 km depth, including natural or man-made structures at militarily-relevant spatial scales. The program will focus on two key challenges: the first is to develop a common data model for, or mathematical description of, a three-dimensional section of the earth, to enable aggregation of disparate measurements. The second challenge is to take advantage of emerging sensors and natural indicators of subsurface activity and combine these (along with existing sources) with new algorithms/mathematics (based on algorithm developments under the Airborne Tomography using Active Electromagnetics (ATAEM) program in Project SEN-01) to estimate physical/chemical properties for volumetric elements throughout the earth. Success in these two challenges will lead to the integration of the volumetric elements into a global three-dimensional picture of the earth’s subsurface with variable spatial, temporal, and information resolution, allowing changes at local scales to propagate through both physical models and proximity rules to update the global picture. Transparent Earth technology is anticipated to transition to the Army, Air Force, and SOCOM, as well as mapping/intelligence organizations such as NGA and DIA in 2015.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 81b31df0f0b1e9b2353c790b39582d8b
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