THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER RELIEF NAVAL MISSIONS
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Authors
Higgins, Matthew C.
Russell, James R.
Subjects
climate change
military
posture
war game
logistics
support
humanitarian and disaster relief
HADR
hybrid
Navy
USN
Navy doctrine
future
contract
capabilities
unmanned
modernize
urgency
drone
NAVPLAN
unmanned vessels
global warming
military
posture
war game
logistics
support
humanitarian and disaster relief
HADR
hybrid
Navy
USN
Navy doctrine
future
contract
capabilities
unmanned
modernize
urgency
drone
NAVPLAN
unmanned vessels
global warming
Advisors
Apte, Aruna U.
Hudgens, Bryan J.
Date of Issue
2023-06
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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This thesis conducts a qualitative analysis of utilizing unmanned aerial and surface vehicles to support the United States Navy humanitarian and disaster relief (HADR) missions. As climate change continues to increase the likelihood of natural disasters globally, it can be anticipated that the USN will be required to conduct a greater number of HADR missions. Additionally, traditional HADR missions incur large monetary costs and divert naval assets from potential missions that are vital for national security. This thesis analyzes the current naval assets, doctrine, processes and civilian capabilities that could be better utilized for executing HADR missions as global climate change continues to impact distressed nations.
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