Utility of Tactical Environmental Processor (TEP) as a Doppler At-Sea Weather Radar

Abstract

Tactical Environmental Processor (TEP) is a through-the-sensor Technique that converts radar returns from the AN/SPY-1 into environmental information known as spectral moments. TEP was installed aboard the USS Normandy (CG 60) in May 2000 to support a Limited Objective Experiment during Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) 00-2. On 15 May, TEP observed severe weather associated with a line of passing thunderstorms. These weather events proved serious enough to suspend mid-cycle flight operations for the USS George Washington (CVN 73) during its simulated wartime scenario. TEP is a significant benefit to nowcast weather forecasting and supports at-sea METOC and warfighters in two primary areas: improved situational awareness and optimization of sensors, weapons and tactics. Results from this case study demonstrate the importance of TEP as a Doppler at-sea weather radar in support of naval operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA405927

Entities

People

  • Sean D. Robinson

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Boundary Layer
  • Case Studies
  • Climate Change
  • Detection
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Radar
  • Meteorology
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Radar
  • Ships
  • Task Forces
  • Turbulence
  • Uss George Washington
  • Uss Normandy

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.