Rapid Environmental Assessment for Naval Operations

Abstract

Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) is a methodology that is being implemented in order to close knowledge gaps and to provide useful environmental information in a tactically relevant time frame. REA surveys arc set up for operational needs rather than to give a full scientific picture. Emphasis is on an optimal organizational structure, fast data processing tools and modern data communication channels. Distributed data processing and product generation is complemented by a particular data fusion centre in an Internet-like network. Specific instrumentation for REA is developed under the premise of immediate data availability. New scientific methods will reduce the time spent for data collection. Techniques, concepts and procedures must be tested, trained and developed in REA exercises that may or may not be connected with military exercises. The Rapid Response surveys are described as examples for extensive REA effort prior to naval exercises.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA389961

Entities

People

  • J. Sellschopp

Organizations

  • SACLANT ASW Research Centre

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Channels
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Fusion
  • Data Processing
  • Databases
  • Digital Communications
  • Environment
  • Environmental Assessment
  • Measurement
  • Military Exercises
  • Nato
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Oceans
  • Organizational Structure
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design