Operationele Oceanografie en Rapid Environmental Assessment (Operational Oceanography and Rapid Environmental Assessment)

摘要

This report presents an overview of sensors, platforms and models that are currently in use in operational oceanography. New opportunities for the Royal Netherlands Navy in the use of operational oceanography for Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) are identified. In the rapidly developing field of operational oceanography the use of AUVs, gliders, floats and satellites is increasing quickly. Operational oceanographic models include three-dimensional ocean models, wave models and models for surface drift. Possible applications of operational oceanography in REA include improved sonar performance predictions with three-dimensional sound speed forecasts, support of AUV mission planning with the help of current predictions, support of the planning of amphibious operations by using wave products and support of mine counter measures with forecasts of areas in which floating mines may be found.