BRASSEY'S SEA POWER : Naval Vessels, Weapons Systems and Technology Series, Volume 2
Atlas, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean - oceanography, marine resources, fishery industry, mineral resources, ports and ships, sea traffic, weather, accidents marine pollution, territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zones, law of the sea, etc. Glossary, illustrations, photographs
Ocean science connects a global community of scientists in many disciplines - physics, chemistry, biology, geology and geophysics. New observational and computational technologies are transforming the ability of scientists to study the global ocean with a more integrated and dynamic approach. This enhanced understanding of the ocean is becoming ever more important in an economically and geopoli…
The U.S. academic research fleet is an essential national resource, and it is likely that scientific demands on the fleet will increase. Oceanographers are embracing a host of remote technologies that can facilitate the collection of data, but will continue to require capable, adaptable research vessels for access to the sea for the foreseeable future. Maintaining U.S. leadership in ocean resea…
Missions by Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) teams and other naval units involved in Naval Special Warfare encompass some of the most unique and arduous challenges facing naval personnel in combat situations. Real-time decision- making is crucial, and the need for adequate and accurate environmental data is paramount for minimizing uncertainty, reducing risk, and ensuring mission success. Based on …