The Defense Mapping Agency Into the 21st Century.
Abstract
The rapid growth of technology and its impact upon weapon systems developed and deployed into the 21 st century is a key issue for armed forces planners. Similarly, Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) planners must also be concerned. The Agency currently provides comprehensive Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy (MC&G) support for all major branches of the armed forces. If DMA is to maintain its role as the unique provider of MC&G support into the 21st century, capability development decisions must be made now. Presently, in the weapon systems and MC&G communities, much emphasis is being placed upon exotic high technology weapons and their MC&G requirements. This paper attempts to place in perspective the glamorous offerings of technology and the developing trends in conventional warfare that will probably lead to a continued requirement for the agency's conventional MC&G data base products well into the 21st century.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA186656
Entities
People
- Joe Goines Jr
Organizations
- Air War College