Surf Zone Technology Concept Assessment

Abstract

U.S. Navy Expeditionary Warfare strategy requires in-stride clearance in support of an amphibious assault. This need is documented in the Mission Need Statement (MNS) for Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures (SWMCM), the Operational Requirements Document (ORD) for SWMCM Mines/ Obstacles, and numerous studies on littoral, amphibious, and mine warfare. Truly in-stride clearance presents a significant technical challenge. Such capability does not exist, and no system under development provides a solution. Concept Assessment addresses this challenge by surveying, evaluating, and investigating relevant technologies that may advance in-stride assault capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA551524

Entities

People

  • Michael Doctor

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Artillery Rockets
  • Battle Damage Assessment
  • Clearances
  • Damage Assessment
  • Detection
  • Explosives
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System
  • Munitions
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Reconnaissance
  • Shallow Water
  • Shaped Charges
  • Surface Warfare
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.