Naval Earthmap Observer (Nemo) Program

Abstract

NEMO has the long-term goal of characterizing the dynamics of the littoral environment through the use of hyperspectral imagery (HSI) and the development of coupled physical and bio-optical models of the littoral ocean. The collected images provide critical phenomenology to model the littoral environment. Specific areas of study for the Navy include water clarity, bathymetry, underwater hazards, currents, oil slicks, bottom type, atmospheric visibility, tides, bioluminescence potential, beach characterization, atmospheric water vapor, and subvisible cirrus along with terrestrial images of vegetation and soil. These data support identified requirements for Joint Strike and Joint Littoral warfare, particularly for environmental characterization of the littoral ocean and intelligent preparation of the battlespace for amphibious assault.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1998
Accession Number
ADA569102

Entities

People

  • Thomas L. Wilson

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Hyperspectral Imagery
  • Identification
  • Identification Systems
  • Image Processing
  • Littoral Warfare
  • Military Research
  • Observers
  • Optical Properties
  • Remote Sensing
  • Satellite Buses
  • Space Sciences
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Marine Ecotoxicology