Exploiting the Utility of Space-Based Environmental Surveillance Systems at theOperational Level of War

摘要

The ability to assess the physical environment of the battlefield and understandits implications on the outcome of military operations is an integral part of the operational commander's planning and decision making processes. The analysis of near real-time, satellite data in the form of digital, multispectral imagery (MSI) can be utilized to provide precise information on weather systems, atmospheric profiles, nearshore beach surveys, bathymetry, land classification schemes, terrain contouring and topography, and hydrological evaluations. Specific military applications of MSI include; disaster assessment; land lines of communication (LOCs) identification and interdiction; camouflage, concealment and deception (CCD) detection; flight planning; and strike targeting. The utility of MSI applications tailored to supporting CJTFs spans the entire spectrum of conflict, from operations other than war (OOTW) scenarios such as humanitarian relief assistance and noncombatant evacuations (NEOs) to wartime amphibious assaults and major regional contingencies (MRCs).