Earth Data and New Weapons

Abstract

Many modern weapons require detailed information about the earth to guide them to target. This 'earth data' is also necessary for training those who will man the weapons. The authors believe inadequate data now mars the early, critical stages of weapons development and acquisition. In this study, they catalog a history of bureaucratic omissions, contradictions, and funding disputes that have hampered earth data programs. They recommended system improvements under the general aegis of the Department of Defense, with the Defense Mapping Agency taking a leading role. They suggest specific ways to clarify existing regulations, standardize earth data products, identify earth data requirements early in the weapons acquisition process, and adequately fund development. Keywords: Guidance/data bases.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA229584

Entities

People

  • George A. Pelletiere
  • Jay L. Larson

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Employment
  • Flight Simulators
  • Guidance
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Navigation
  • Personnel Management
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • World Geodetic System

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design