A Rapidly Relocatable, Coupled, Mesoscale Modeling System for Naval Special Warfare
Abstract
LONG-TERM GOALS. This project is one coordinated component of a larger combined 6.2/6.4 Rapid Transition Project (RTP) to address specific Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operational decisions that are affected by fine scale meteorology and oceanography (METOC) processes. Our overall goal is to develop technology for a unique, rapidly globally-relocatable, coupled air-sea, high-resolution data assimilation system capable of utilizing the diverse, highly perishable, on-scene environmental data collected by NSW forces for improved forecasts and characterizations of the impact of rapidly changing, operationally significant environmental situations. We envision transitions to incorporate nowcasting and forecasting technology within NSW and other naval operations by continuously blending all data and projecting the fused information forward into the near future, applying the information to a wide array of mission specific decisions. This project is in direct support of the Oceanographer of the Navy s (N84) Littoral Battlespace Sensing, Fusion and Integration (LBSF&I) initiative.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA631432
Entities
People
- John W. Cook
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory