NOWCAST for the Next Generation Navy
Abstract
This project is one coordinated component of a larger effort to address specific operational decisions that are affected by meteorology and oceanography (METOC) processes. Our goal is to develop technology for a high-resolution weather data fusion (NOWCAST) system capable of blending an ensemble of highly perishable, on-scene environmental data together in the context of operational situational awareness to provide a consistent, integrated, web-enabled picture of the current, real-time METOC impacts both in the target area and within the battlegroup. This system will benefit the warfighter by providing a common environmental situational awareness capability that can be accessed directly over the network by decision makers whenever they need to evaluate their missions for environmental dependencies. Initially, the situational awareness of weather hazard information is primarily intended to support naval aviation in time critical/sensitive strike missions, but in the future the capability may be extended to improve safety, navigation, ship self defense, weaponeering, and other operational areas impacted by the environment. The NOWCAST system, data, and products will be owned, operated, maintained, and quality assured by the METOC office.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA630034
Entities
People
- John W. Cook
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory