Accession Number:

ADA361013

Title:

Topographic Technology Enhancement

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Feb-Jul 96

Corporate Author:

OPTIMETRICS INC ANN ARBOR MI

Personal Author(s):

• Watts, William J.

Report Date:

1996-08-27

Pagination or Media Count:

54.0

Abstract:

A study was performed to determine Special Operation Forces SOF requirements for highly detailed feature and attribute data sets for urban operations. These needs were compared to the capability offered by the DMA VPF-based product, Urban Vector Smart Map UVMap. From interviews with SOF officers, the specific features and attributes required were determined and prioritized. A value-adding process was considered for enhancing the baseline UVMap product for SOF use. Source material requirements and software available for value-adding were also considered. A Phase II approach was outlined to demonstrate value-adding to UVMap as a prototype process leading to an enhanced capability for Force.

Descriptors:

• *TERRAIN
• *TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS
• *DIGITAL MAPS
• *URBAN WARFARE
• DATA BASES
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
• DATA MANAGEMENT
• SPECIFICATIONS
• HIGH RESOLUTION
• VECTOR ANALYSIS
• ARMY OPERATIONS
• SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES

Subject Categories:

• Cartography and Aerial Photography
• Unconventional Warfare

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE