NROSS (Navy Remote Ocean Sensing System): A Force Multiplier.

Abstract

This thesis examines the Navy Remote Ocean System (NROSS) as a force multiplier and shows why the Navy needs an oceanographic satellite. A history of oceanographic remote sensors provides background and is followed by a review of current and planned environmental satellites. The capabilities of these satellites are compared to Navy tactical requirements and deficiencies are noted. Finally, NROSS is discussed, and a look to the future shows why, more than ever, the Navy needs NROSS. Keywords include: NROSS, Environmental satellite, Oceanographic satellite, Remote sensing, Navy space.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA186853

Entities

People

  • Cheryl L. Spohnholtz

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Remote Sensing
  • Satellite Buses
  • Space Objects
  • Space Transportation
  • Spacecraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Oceanography.
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites