RIMPAC-08 Planning and Support and OAML (Oceanographic and Atmosperic Master Library) Certification
Abstract
Electro-optical identification (EOID) systems are playing an increasingly important role in mine countermeasures (MCM) operations. EOID systems, and other MCM assets, can be used more effectively when tactics and mission planning account for the state of the battlespace environment. The long-term goal of several ONR programs in the Ocean, Atmosphere & Space Division is to develop and transition systems and software to survey the battlespace environment and provide performance estimates for EOID systems operating in that environment. The environmental characterizations and EOID performance predictions are provided to MCM commanders and mission planners anywhere around the world in near-real-time to aid in asset allocation and the development of an appropriate and effective course of action. The objectives of the RIMPAC-08 demonstration were: 1) To have US Navy and DoD personnel collect METOC data using Webb Research Slocum coastal gliders equipped with comprehensive suites of optical and physical sensors. The glider configured with environmental sensors for airborne mine countermeasures (AMCM) support is referred to as an autonomous battlespace profiler (A-BSP). 2) To demonstrate the coordination and re-tasking of multiple gliders operating in different areas simultaneously. 3) To demonstrate EODES performance prediction and mission planning tools for EOID systems. In addition, EODES software was submitted to the Oceanographic and Atmospheric Master Library (OAML) for certification as a Navy standard model. The EODES models were developed under the ONR project entitled "A Comprehensive Model for Performance Prediction of Electro-Optical Systems" (contract number N00014-06-C-0070). The goal of the project is to develop high-fidelity, validated models for electro-optical imaging systems. The models provide performance estimates for EOID systems based on in-situ measurements of optical properties in the operational areas.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA516744
Entities
People
- Thomas E. Giddings