NRL Global Vessel Tracking Project (VTP)

Abstract

In 2003, a call for Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) architectures was issued by the Honorable John Young, then Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition (ASN RD&A). The Naval Research Laboratory's Space Systems Development Department (SSDD) responded with a global architecture and estimates of resource requirements. The response featured a layered defense approach, incorporating support from sensors, databases, and information feeds ranging from National Technical Means (NTM) to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). Essential elements of the system were funded. A Modular Sensor System (MSS) provided protection for a port, harbor, or key infrastructure element. A highly automated virtual database and information extraction capability was provided at the GENSER level. At the NTM level, a fully automated vessel tracking system provided tracks and updates for the Atlantic Ocean.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA517992

Entities

People

  • D. J. Bielecki

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Detectors
  • Acoustics
  • Acquisition
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Coast Guard
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detectors
  • Electronic Intelligence
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Information Systems
  • Maritime Domain Awareness
  • Military Research
  • Open Source Intelligence
  • Situational Awareness
  • Web Browsers

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Space