The Evolution of Tactical Terrain Data (TTD).

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Abstract:

In 1984, the Army completed a comprehensive study of the known and anticipated digital terrain data requirements of approximately 75 systemsapplications. The Defense Mapping Agency DMA recognized this digital topographic data requirement in 1985 and indicated that production against this requirement could begin in the early 1990s, once their MK90 Production System was in place. Since its recognition as an Army requirement, TTD has been the subject of Air Force representatives. In Jul 1986, DMA organized a Joint DOD TTD Working Group to serve as a forum to further refine the overall design and characteristics of TTD to better support the multiplicity of intended uses by joint land combat forces in the future. The Army is actively participating in this working group which is addressing data content, format, media, and other related TDD issues. A prototype TTD specification has been defined and DMA is in the process of producing a 15 x 15 cell that will be completed by the end of this calendar year. This prototype cell will be distributed to DOD, industry, and universities for evaluation. User documentation and a plan for evaluation of the prototype are currently being prepared.

Author(s):
Messmore, Jeffrey A. ; Dubishar, William C.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ENGINEER TOPOGRAPHIC LABS FORT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.,
Pagination:
0009

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ETL-R-114
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*TERRAIN, *DIGITAL MAPS, AIR FORCE, ARMY, CELLS, DATA MANAGEMENT, DIGITAL SYSTEMS, JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES, LAND WARFARE, PRODUCTION, PROTOTYPES, REQUIREMENTS, TOPOGRAPHY, STANDARDS, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Cartography and Aerial Photography
Keyword(s):
*Tactical terrain data, *Digital terrain data
Report Date:
1987 Jul 16