Operational Radar Performance Surfaces for RIMPAC 2008
Abstract
A new system called Atmospheric Radar Performance Surfaces (ATPS) was designed in a joint effort between the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), the Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center (SSC), and Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC), to provide spatio-temporal guidance about radar propagation conditions during Rim of the Pacific 2008 (RIMPAC08). The ATPS provides expected radar range guidance as a function of location, time, radar, and target type. Supplementary information was provided by ensemble forecasts to estimate the uncertainty associated with environmental ducting parameters impacting electromagnetic (EM) propagation. The ATPS provides range information and the environmental uncertainty enables a "range of ranges" to be communicated. Predicting EM propagation conditions in and around the Fleet during planning/ execution of at-sea exercises and operations is of critical military importance. The ATPS enables decision-makers to gain a strategic advantage in placement and positioning of military assets. The inclusion of quantitative uncertainty information provides decision-makers with superior information, allowing for improved risk/opportunity management and more efficient operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA525048
Entities
People
- O. Hansen
- T. Haack
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory