Tactical use of digitized maps
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Authors
Gaffney, Steven James
Daly, James Earl
Subjects
digitized mapping system
tactical terrain analysis data base
computer mapping
digitized maps
digital mapping system
tactical terrain analysis data base
computer mapping
digitized maps
digital mapping system
Advisors
Lyons, Norman R.
Date of Issue
1997-09
Date
September 1987
Publisher
Language
en_US
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the problems and possibilities of developing a digitized mapping system for the ground tactical commander. The specific tactical units targeted were the Marine Infantry regiment and below. Particular emphasis was placed on the microcomputer as the implementation hardware. A review of the Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) database was conducted and related Department of Defense programs were studied. To develop insights and to provide a graphical tool for understanding the problems of a digitized mapping system, a Prototype was developed. It was determined that current microcomputer technology and DMA data bases provide the capability to develop and field an adequate, if not optimum, digitized mapping system.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Administrative Science
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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NPS Report Number
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Funding
Format
117 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.