Air/Ocean Tactical Applications

The Air/Ocean Tactical Applications program is focused on enhancing the Navy's ability to understand and predict maritime environments, which is crucial for naval operations. This initiative involves integrating advanced sensor technologies and computational models to provide real-time and near-real-time environmental data. It supports various projects, including METOC Data Acquisition, which develops sensor technologies for monitoring oceanographic and meteorological conditions. These efforts are essential for optimizing sensor placement and force allocation decisions in dynamic littoral and deep-strike environments.

The METOC Data Assimilation and Modeling project aims to incorporate environmental data into high-resolution predictive models using high-performance computing. This project addresses the need for accurate environmental assessments as weapons and sensors become more sophisticated. By improving data assimilation techniques, it seeks to enhance the Navy's ability to predict environmental impacts on operations, particularly in littoral regions where remote sensing is critical.

Precise Time and Astrometry focuses on advancing timing systems essential for navigation and communication within the Department of Defense. The project includes developing optical clock technology and improving time transfer capabilities via optical fiber lines. These advancements are vital for maintaining synchronization across military operations and ensuring that new systems meet performance requirements.

Fleet Synthetic Training enhances training capabilities by integrating live, virtual, and constructive elements into naval exercises. This effort supports Information Warfare training by developing scalable training environments compliant with Navy standards. It aims to improve readiness by incorporating realistic scenarios that include intelligence, cryptology, electronic warfare, and meteorological inputs, thereby preparing naval forces for complex operational challenges.