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Appendix E: Environmental Science Programs Within the Office of Naval Research That Support Mine Warfare
Pages 78-81

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... The main area of study concerns the effect of internal ocean waves and mesoscale waves on transmitted broadband acoustic signals. Remote-sensing This research program investigates physical and chemical processes governing Earth surface scattering of active and passive electromagnetic radiation and the propagation of this radiation through the upper atmosphere and the near space environment.
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From page 79...
... Development is primarily in: detection and imaging techniques applicable to underwater and buried objects; techniques for neutralization of explosive devices; underwater life support technologies; surface and subsurface transport systems for Navy Special Forces; technologies for coastal zone mobile autonomous platform systems; and capabilities for rapid clearance of mines and obstacles from the surf zone. Tactical Sensing Reconnaissance Mine reconnaissance is concerned with determining the presence of mines and obstacle fields and their densities and boundaries.
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From page 80...
... The aims of the chemical oceanography program are to develop predictive capabilities for chemical distributions and speciation in marine environments, especially as they relate to optical and acoustical properties of seawater; to monitor and understand chemical reactions impacting environmental quality; and to develop new in situ chemical sensors for accurate and rapid detection of key chemical species at low concentrations. Specific research
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From page 81...
... Basic and applied research are pursued jointly to improve strategic and tactical decisions using environmental information and to motivate new understanding by operational experience. Marine Geology and Geophysics The Marine Geology and Geophysics Program, in line with changing naval operations, has increased its interest in nearshore studies and is undertaking substantive efforts in continental shelf research.
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Key Terms

  • mine warfare
  • coastal zone
  • coastal ocean
  • water column
  • oceanography program

  • continental shelf
  • marine corps
  • surf zone
  • include investigations
  • acoustic energy

  • program includes
  • ocean environment
  • broadband acoustic
  • acoustical properties
  • biological oceanography

  • data assimilation
  • joint countermine
  • increased operational
  • naval strategy
  • appropriate minehunting

  • mine burial
  • image analysis
  • minehunting sensors
  • chemical species
  • environmental information

  • concept technology
  • war naval
  • imaging techniques
  • individual mines
  • flux modulation


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