Topographic Support for the Army in the Field.

Abstract

The current state of topographic support to the Army in the field, which has changed little since World War II, is briefly discussed as an introduction to the major changes that are about to occur. Computer assisted techniques for the Corps and Division's terrain teams will be available when the Digital Topographic Support System (DTSS) is fielded. On the reproduction side, a new capability, which will go down to the division level, will cut the time to reproduce hardcopy from days or even weeks to minutes. Products will be produced which are currently impossible to produce. The system to do that, the Quick Response Multicolor Printer, will be fielded with the DTSS. In the future the AirLand Battlefield Environment demonstration program will result in a dramatic improvement in capabilities for the commander to use the environment to his/her advantage. All these initiatives are discussed. In summary, the Army is undergoing a topographic revolution.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 08, 1987
Accession Number
ADA193091

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  • Bruce K. Opitz

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