Evaluation of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and SPARTAN SCOUT as Information Operations (IO) Assets

Abstract

This thesis will address the planned configuration of Lockheed Martin's Flight Zero, Module Spiral Alpha Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and the ongoing development of the SPARTAN SCOUT, one of the Navy's Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV). Technology currently available as well as developmental technologies will be recommended for implementation in order to make the LCS and SCOUT assets to Information Operations (IO) objectives. Specific technology will include Outboard, TARBS, HPM, Loudspeakers, LRAD and Air Magnet. This thesis will include an evaluation of the current policy for authorizing Information Operations missions, specifically in the areas of Psychological Operations (PSYOP) and Electronic Warfare (EW).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA432431

Entities

People

  • Joseph M. Bromley

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Computer Networks
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Employment
  • Information Operations
  • Littoral Combat Ships
  • Military History
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Psychological Operations
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Unmanned Surface Vehicles
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs
  • Microelectronics