N AVAL O CEANOGRAPHIC O FFICE Jeffrey S. Best Captain, U. S. Navy Commanding Officer Hydrography by the Military For: Beyond Safety of Navigation: Multibeam and Data Visualization Workshop Approved for Public Release

2004Naval Oceanographic Office2 A New Focus The focus of military operations has shifted from the conventional, deep ocean and cold-war style environments to the complicated and ever changing littoral areas. This change of focus brings hydrography to a new level of importance.The focus of military operations has shifted from the conventional, deep ocean and cold-war style environments to the complicated and ever changing littoral areas. This change of focus brings hydrography to a new level of importance. Approved for Public Release

2004Naval Oceanographic Office3 NAVOCEANO, NOAA & NGA Conducts military surveys and generate specialized nautical products for the Navy and DoD. Surveys are conducted in international waters, EEZs of other nations and foreign territorial waters via international agreements to meet U.S. Navy and DoD requirements. Conducts ocean surveys within the territorial waters of the U.S. and generates nautical products for safe and efficient maritime commerce in U.S. waters. Generate geospatial intelligence in all forms to include nautical and topographic products for the DoD. Geospatial data and information is gathered world-wide via Co production agreements. Generate geospatial intelligence in all forms to include nautical and topographic products for the DoD. Geospatial data and information is gathered world-wide via Co production agreements. Approved for Public Release

2004Naval Oceanographic Office4 Why is Hydrography important? In WWII from November 1943, the battle for Tarawa atoll in the Gilbert Islands was one of the bloodiest battles in military history.In WWII from November 1943, the battle for Tarawa atoll in the Gilbert Islands was one of the bloodiest battles in military history. 1,115 men killed & 2,292 men wounded.1,115 men killed & 2,292 men wounded. In two square miles and in 78 hours of combat.In two square miles and in 78 hours of combat. LCVPs were unable to clear the reef at neap tide. The marines were forced to wade ashore about 1,000 yards.LCVPs were unable to clear the reef at neap tide. The marines were forced to wade ashore about 1,000 yards. Approved for Public Release

2004Naval Oceanographic Office5 Why is Hydrography important? This video demonstrates the importance of having an accurate environmental picture in the the littorals.This video demonstrates the importance of having an accurate environmental picture in the the littorals. Approved for Public Release

2004Naval Oceanographic Office6 RegionalEstuaryGlobal Hydrography Enhances Ocean Models Approved for Public Release

The Production Engine at NAVOCEANO NAVOCEANO Resources ShipsHSLAircraftAUV Maury LibraryMSRCPeople Ocean Modeling & Visualization Remote Sensing Open Sources WWW/TV/Radio/Books/Journals/Charts/Maps SURF EAGLE Program Collection and Tasking of National Satellites Intelligence Components Human Intelligence/Signal Intelligence Image Intelligence/Measurement & Signature INT Commercial Imagery LANDSAT SPOT IKONOS Aerial Photography ComputerUnclassifiedSecret Top Secret Mail Fed Ex USPSNavalMessageTrafficPush/Pull World Wide Web GIS Server Special Analyzed Image Littoral Geospatially Enabled Information All Source Search All Source Data Fusion & Exploitation Research & Development Partnerships GovernmentIndustry AcademiaConsortia Quality Control & Data Ware house Inputs Dissemination Organization And Education Regional Team Alignment Americas Europe Pacific Americas Europe Pacific Middle East Riverine Training Classroom and Field >50% w/ MS Degree or higher Customer PlanningTraining Mission Execution Approved for Public Release

2004Naval Oceanographic Office8 Hydrography Production Data Information Understanding Relevant Oceanographic Knowledge Processing Cognition Judgment To Best Determine SOF Insertion Points; ASDS; Routes;Cable Laying Routes; Navigable Routes; SSBN; Navigation; Amphibious Landings Collect - Imagery, Ships, LIDAR, FST, COOP Compile into: Charts; Databases ;Special Products Integrate With TDAs; Ocean Models; 3D Fly-throughs; Command/Control Approved for Public Release

2004Naval Oceanographic Office9 Determining Costs: Hydrography Cost Comparison Approved for Public Release

2004Naval Oceanographic Office10 NAVOCEANO’s Hydrographic Assets NAVOCEANO provides a wealth of hydrographic data to the warfighter. We collect hydrographic data by using capital assets:NAVOCEANO provides a wealth of hydrographic data to the warfighter. We collect hydrographic data by using capital assets: TAGS-60 Military Survey ShipsTAGS-60 Military Survey Ships Hydrographic Survey Launches (HSL)Hydrographic Survey Launches (HSL) Compact Hydrographic Airborne Rapid Total Survey (CHARTS)Compact Hydrographic Airborne Rapid Total Survey (CHARTS) Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV)Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV) Fleet Survey Team (FST)Fleet Survey Team (FST) Approved for Public Release

2004Naval Oceanographic Office11 When can NAVOCEANO help you? When a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) exists between NAVOCEANO and a host country.When a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) exists between NAVOCEANO and a host country. When the host country’s requirement matches a similar U.S. DoD requirement.When the host country’s requirement matches a similar U.S. DoD requirement. For information contact: Naval Oceanographic Office Fleet Interaction & International Programs (N83) Stanley B. Harvey US SOUTHCOM 1002 Balch Blvd Tel: Stennis Space Center, MS Fax: information contact: Naval Oceanographic Office Fleet Interaction & International Programs (N83) Stanley B. Harvey US SOUTHCOM 1002 Balch Blvd Tel: Stennis Space Center, MS Fax: Approved for Public Release

2004Naval Oceanographic Office12 How can NAVOCEANO help you? Thru a HYCOOP agreement NAVOCEANO may be able to provide:Thru a HYCOOP agreement NAVOCEANO may be able to provide: Technical ExpertiseTechnical Expertise TrainingTraining Access to equipmentAccess to equipment Cooperative SurveysCooperative Surveys Generating specialized productsGenerating specialized products WorkshopsWorkshops Approved for Public Release

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