Assessment of Ocean Prediction Model for Naval Operations Using Acoustic Preset

Abstract

The outcome of a battlefield engagement is often determined by the advantages and disadvantages held by each adversary. On the modern battlefield, the possessor of the best technology often has the upper hand, but only if that advanced technology is used properly and efficiently. In order to exploit this advantage and optimize the effectiveness of high technology sensor and weapon systems, it is essential to understand the impact on them by the environment. In the arena of Anti--Submarine Warfare (ASW), the ocean environment determines the performance of the acoustic sensors employed and the success of any associated weapon systems. Since acoustic sensors detect underwater sound waves, understanding how those waves propagate is crucial to knowing how the sensors will perform and being able to optimize their performance in a given situation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA482902

Entities

People

  • David S. Cwalina
  • Eric L. Gottshall
  • Guillermo Amezaga
  • Peter Cheng Chu

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Waves
  • Data Sets
  • Databases
  • Geography
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Shallow Water
  • South China Sea
  • Submarine Warfare
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Three Dimensional
  • Topography
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.