(U) COST: (Dollars in Thousands)
| PROJECT NUMBER & TITLE | FY 1996 ACTUAL | FY 1997 ESTIMATE | FY 1998 ESTIMATE | FY 1999 ESTIMATE | FY 2000 ESTIMATE | FY 2001 ESTIMATE | FY 2002 ESTIMATE | FY 2003 ESTIMATE | TO COMPLETE | TOTAL PROGRAM |
| R0118 Ocean Measurement Sensors | 2,748 | 3,081 | 3,150 | 4,897 | 5,005 | 5,062 | 5,170 | 5,287 | CONT. | CONT. |
| X0513 Air/Ocean Prediction | 1,469 | 1,692 | 1,644 | 2,017 | 2,022 | 2,057 | 2,101 | 2,150 | CONT. | CONT. |
| X0514 Air/Ocean Shipboard Measurements | 1,908 | 1,469 | 1,788 | 2,115 | 2,225 | 2,272 | 2,319 2,372 | CONT. | CONT. | |
| X0523 Air/Ocean Data Assimilation | 763 | 720 | 736 | 933 942 | 963 | 982 | 1,005 | CONT. | CONT. | |
| X0948 Precise Timing and Astrometry | 1,241 | 1,187 | 1,242 | 1,491 | 1,497 | 1,533 | 1,566 | 1,601 | CONT. | CONT. |
| X1596 Satellite Ocean Tactical Application | 3,780 | 3,700 | 3,504 | 4,257 | 4,139 | 4,360 | 4,443 | 4,506 | CONT. | CONT. |
| R1987 Mapping, Charting and Geodesy Techniques | 5,036 | 3,909 | 2,036 | 2,231 | 2,264 | 2,314 | 2,363 | 2,416 | CONT. | CONT. |
| X2008 Tactical Ocean Data Assimilation and Prediction | 2,059 | 1,982 | 1,917 | 2,409 | 2,438 | 2,490 | 2,543 | 2,601 | CONT. | CONT. |
| TOTAL | 19,004 | 17,740 | 16,017 | 20,350 | 20,532 | 21,051 | 21,487 | 21,938 | CONT. | CONT. |
(U) MISSION DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION: Increases capabilities of shipboard meteorology and oceanography support to tactically optimize weapon, sensor and platform performance in highly variable oceanic and atmospheric conditions. Projects in this program element develop atmospheric and oceanic data assimilation techniques, forecast models, data base management systems and associated software for use in both mainframe and tactical scale computers afloat. Also developed are algorithms to process remotely sensed satellite data for integration into other systems and tactical applications. The projects also provide for advanced development of specialized oceanographic instrumentation and techniques to measure ocean parameters, new sensors, communications, interface and precise time technologies. Mapping, Charting and Geodesy efforts address the bathymetric and gravimetric needs of the Navy.
(U) JUSTIFICATION FOR BUDGET ACTIVITY: This program is funded under DEMONSTRATION & VALIDATION because it develops and integrates hardware for experimental test related to specific ship or aircraft applications.
| PROJECT NUMBER & TITLE | FY 1996 ACTUAL | FY 1997 ESTIMATE | FY 1998 ESTIMATE | FY 1999 ESTIMATE | FY 2000 ESTIMATE | FY 2001 ESTIMATE | FY 2002 ESTIMATE | FY 2003 ESTIMATE | TO COMPLETE |
TOTAL
PROGRAM |
R0118 Ocean Measurement Sensors
2,748 3,081 3,150 4,897 5,005 5,062 5,170 5,287 CONT. CONT.
A. (U) MISSION DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION: R0118, Ocean Measurement Sensors: The project develops highly specialized ultra-high resolution instrumentation systems and measurement techniques in support of CNO-endorsed requirements. The objectives of this project are to develop rapid meteorology and oceanography (METOC) data collection methods for littoral and hinterland regions to 1) provide an in-situ assessment capability for combatants, 2) to provide the regional commander with continuous METOC data for operational use, 3) develop baseline data for predictive models in areas of potential interest. Climatological forecasting does not work in the littoral. The major challenges include collection and dissemination of data in highly variable meteorological and oceanographic conditions under stressful METOC situations in denied or inaccessible areas over relatively long periods of time.
(U) PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PLANS:
1. (U) FY 1996 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
(U) ($1,000) Initiated development of METOC sensor packages for Remotely Operated Vehicle / Autonomous
Unmanned Vehicles (ROV/AUVs) to support joint littoral operations.
(U) ($650) Continued miniature dropsonde package for Joint Navy/Army Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) and fleet
aircraft project/integrate atmospheric E-O sensors.
(U) ($583) Initiated hinterland clandestine system and sensors for METOC monitoring for joint operations.
(U) ($289) Initiated Budget Activity (BA) 6.4 transition of expendable mooring system from BA 6.2 Ocean
Sensors project.
(U) ($226) Transitioned miniature Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) development on Covert Littoral
Acoustic Mapper (CLAM) to Naval Special Warfare Command.
2. (U) FY 1997 PLAN:
(U) ($638) Initiate Airborne Combat Data Collection (CDC) capability to support Battlespace METOC data
acquisition via fleet assets.
(U) ($779) Continue sensors developments for ROV/AUV.
(U) ($580) Transition sensor integration and development of UAV sensors for joint littoral operations to
Predator.
(U) ($465) Continue hinterland clandestine micro system for METOC monitoring for joint operations.
(U) ($389) Complete development of miniature ADCP for drifting buoys and bottom mount buoys.
(U) ($170) Continue A-sized expendable mooring development.
(U) ($60) Portion of extramural program reserved for Small Business Innovation Research assessment.
3. (U) FY 1998 PLAN:
(U) ($1,000) Continue Airborne Combat Data Collection via fleet assets.
(U) ($900) Continue sensor developments for ROV/AUV assume incremental vehicle size reductions requiring
yearly sensor miniaturization.
(U) ($346) Complete sensor integration and development of UAV sensors in Pioneer Vehicle.
(U) ($600) Continue hinterland clandestine micro sensors.
(U) ($304) Complete A-sized self mooring clandestine buoy.
4. (U) FY 1999 PLAN:
(U) ($1,800) Continue Airborne Combat Data Collection via fleet assets.
(U) ($1,000) Continue sensor developments for ROV/AUV assume incremental vehicle size reductions requiring
yearly sensor miniaturization.
(U) ($750) Initiate sensor integration and development of UAV sensors in Tier II Plus Vehicles.
(U) ($900) Complete hinterland clandestine micro sensors.
(U) ($447) Initiate development of small bottom crawling expendable littoral survey systems.
B. (U) PROGRAM CHANGE SUMMARY: FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(U) FY 1997 President's Budget: 2,848 3,212 3,215 4,942
(U) Adjustments from FY 1997 PRESBUDG: -100 -131 -65 -45
(U) FY 1998/1999 President's Budget Submission: 2,748 3,081 3,150 4,897
(U) CHANGE SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
(U) Funding: FY 1996 funding decreased due to minor pricing adjustment (-18) and SBIR assessment (-82). FY 1997 funding decreased due to undistributed Congressional reductions (-131). FY 1998 funding decreased due to inflation (-8) and Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF) and minor adjustments (-57). FY 1999 funding decreased due to inflation (-18) and NWCF and minor adjustments (-27).
(U) Schedule: Not applicable.
(U) Technical: Not applicable.
C. (U) OTHER PROGRAM FUNDING SUMMARY: Not applicable.
(U) RELATED RDT&E: PE 0604218N, Air/Ocean Equipment Engineering - AN/SMQ-11 satellite receiver/recorder system
engineering to receive data from DMSP onboard selected ships and shore sites.
PE 0101224N, SSBN Security and Survivability Program.
A. (U) SCHEDULE PROFILE: Not applicable.
A. (U) PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN: ($ in thousands)
Project Cost Categories FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
a. Primary Hardware Development 2,720 2,991 3,120 4,867
b. Travel 28 30 30 30
c. SBIR 60
Total 2,748 3,081 3,150 4,897
B. (U) BUDGET ACQUISITION HISTORY AND PLANNING INFORMATION ($ in thousands)
PERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS
| Contactor/Government Performing Activity | Contract Method/Fund Type Vehicle | Award/Oblig Date | Perform Activity EAC | Project Office EAC | Total FY 1995 & Prior | FY 1996 Budget | FY 1997 Budget | FY 1998 Budget | FY 1999 Budget | To Complete | Total Program |
| Product Development | |||||||||||
| NRL | WX | N/A | Cont | Cont. | 21,909 | 2,748 | 3,081 | 3,150 | 4,897 | Cont. | Cont. |
Support and Management
3
Test and Evaluation
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY
| Item Description | Contract Method/Fund Type Vehicle | Award/Oblig Date | Delivery Date | Total FY 1995 & Prior | FY 1996 Budget | FY 1997 Budget | FY 1998 Budget | FY 1999 Budget | To Complete | Total Program |
| Product Development | ||||||||||
| Support and Management | ||||||||||
| Test and Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Subtotal Product Development | 21,909 | 2,748 | 3,081 | 3,150 | 4,897 | Cont. | Cont. | |||
| Subtotal Support and Management | ||||||||||
| Subtotal Test and Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Total Project | 21,909 | 2,748 | 3,081 | 3,150 | 4,897 | Cont. | Cont. |
C. (U) FUNDING PROFILE: Not Applicable.
(U) COST (Dollars in thousands)
| PROJECT NUMBER & Title | FY 1996 Actual | FY 1997 Estimate | FY 1998 Estimate | FY 1999 Estimate | FY 2000 Estimate | FY 2001 Estimate | FY 2002 Estimate | FY 2003 Estimate | To Complete | Total Program |
| X0513 Air/Ocean Prediction | ||||||||||
| 1,469 | 1,692 | 1,644 | 2,017 | 2,022 | 2,057 | 2,101 | 2,150 | CONT | CONT |
A. (U) MISSION DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION: This project develops numerical oceanographic and atmospheric models for the Navy's Large Scale Computers at the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center, Monterey, CA and the Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS. Other models under development in this project focus on sea ice, ocean thermal structure and ocean circulation prediction. In addition, the project develops expert systems/artificial intelligence applications which utilize the model output data to afford decision makers a better understanding of operational limitations imposed by the environment.
(U) PROGRAM ACCOMPLISMENTS AND PLANS:
1. (U) FY 1996 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
(U) ($462) Delivered next generation NOGAPS for operational use.
(U) ($173) Began development of advanced aerosol model.
(U) ($350) Completed development of and transition tactical scale nested atmospheric forecast model
to large scale computer.
(U) ($484) Continued development of global coupled air-ocean-ice model.
2. (U) FY 1997 PLAN:
(U) ($8) Portion of extramural program reserved for Small Business Innovation Research assessment in
accordance with 15 U.S.C.638.
(U) ($395) Begin Massively Parallel Processor (MPP) version of NOGAPS.
(U) ($227) Continue development of advanced aerosol model.
(U) ($589) Begin development of shipboard version of tactical scale nested model.
(U) ($473) Deliver global coupled air-ocean-ice model for operational use.
3. (U) FY 1998 PLAN:
(U) ($500) Continue development of MPP version of NOGAPS.
(U) ($200) Continue development of advanced aerosol model.
(U) ($475) Continue development of shipboard version of tactical scale nested model.
(U) ($194) Begin development of next-generation tropical cyclone forecast system.
(U) ($275) Begin development of Arabian Gulf/Arabian Sea ocean model.
4. (U) FY 1999 PLAN:
(U) ($600) Deliver MPP version of NOGAPS for operational use.
(U) ($250) Complete development of advanced aerosol model.
(U) ($550) Deliver shipboard version of tactical scale nested model.
(U) ($360) Continue development of next-generation tropical cyclone forecast model.
(U) ($257) Continue development of Arabian Gulf/Arabian ocean model.
B. (U) PROGRAM CHANGE SUMMARY: FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(U) FY 1997 President's Budget: 1,474 1,764 1,739 2,034
(U) Adjustments from FY 1997 PRESBUDG: -5 -72 -95 -17
(U) FY 1998 President's Budget Submit: 1,469 1,692 1,644 2,017
(U) CHANGE SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
(U) Funding:
(U) FY 1996: Funding decreased due to minor pricing adjustment (-$2K) and (-$3K) for SBIR assessment.
(U) FY 1997: (-$35K) Congressional NWCF adjustment. (-$37K) Congressional undistributed general adjustments.
(U) FY 1998: Minor adjustment (-$2K). NWCF adjustment (-$89K). (-$4K) inflation adjustment.
(U) FY 1999: Minor adjustment (-$2K). NWCF adjustment (-$8K). (-$7K) inflation adjustment.
(U) Schedule: Not applicable.
(U) Technical: Not applicable.
C. (U) OTHER PROGRAM FUNDING SUMMARY: Not applicable.
D. (U) SCHEDULE PROFILE: Not applicable.
A. (U) PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN: ($ in thousands)
Project Cost Categories FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
a. Software Development 1,444 1,659 1,619 1,987
b. Travel 25 25 25 30
c. SBIR 8
Total 1,469 1,692 1,644 2,017
B. (U) BUDGET ACQUISITION HISTORY AND PLANNING INFORMATION ($ in thousands): Not Applicable.
C. (U) FUNDING PROFILE: Not Applicable.
(U) COST (Dollars in thousands)
| PROJECT NUMBER & Title | FY 1996 Actual | FY 1997 Estimate | FY 1998 Estimate | FY 1999 Estimate | FY 2000 Estimate | FY 2001 Estimate | FY 2002 Estimate | FY 2003 Estimate | To Complete | Total Program |
| X0514 | ||||||||||
| 1,908 | 1,469 | 1,788 | 2,115 | 2,225 | 2,272 | 2,319 | 2,372 | CONT | CONT |
A. (U) MISSION DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION: This project provides for the advanced development of sensors, communication interfaces, and processing and display equipment to measure, ingest, store, distribute and display atmospheric and oceanographic parameters. Major emphasis areas include tactical workstations, data compression, connectivity, interface technology and the advanced development of new sensors such as active and passive atmospheric profilers for the Shipboard Meteorological and Oceanographic Observing System (SMOOS).
(U) PROGRAM ACCOMPLISMENTS AND PLANS:
1. (U) FY 1996 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
(U) ($649) Completed data connectivity with the TAMPS, Tomahawk and other strike warfare systems. Continue development of data connectivity and interfaces with other C2 systems.
(U) ($300) Completed development and deliver Basis Image data compression technique. Continue development of additional data compression techniques.
(U) ($250) Established Advanced Data Visualization Laboratory (ADVL) at the Naval Research Lab (NRL).
Begin development of stereoscopic, holographic and dynamic data visualization methods.
(U) ($388) Completed advanced development of the autonomous sensor suite for small ships. Continue
development of additional SMOOS sensors such as a wind profiler, an Infrared (IR) extinction sensor and a hull mounted sea surface temperature sensor.
(U) ($321) Began Test and Evaluation of Non-development items in support of data connectivity, visualization, interfaces and C2 systems.
2. (U) FY 1997 PLAN:
(U) ($8) Portion of extramural program reserved for Small Business Innovation Research assessment in
accordance with 15 U.S.C.638.
(U) ($457) Complete data connectivity with the AEGIS C2 system. Continue development of data connectivity
and interfaces with other C2 systems.
(U) ($300) Continue Test and Evaluation of Non-developmental items in support of data connectivity,
visualization, interfaces and C2 systems.
(U) ($150) Complete development and deliver Fractal data compression technique. Continue development of
additional data compression techniques.
(U) ($250) Transition stereoscopic data visualization software. Continue development of holographic and
dynamic data visualization methods.
(U) ($304) Complete development of the SMOOS wind profiler. Continue development of additional SMOOS
sensors.
3. (U) FY 1998 PLAN:
(U) ($325) Complete data connectivity with the Joint Standoff Weapons System. Continue development of the
data connectivity with other C2 systems.
(U) ($300) Continue test and evaluation of non-developmental items in support of data connectivity
visualization, interfaces and C2 systems.
(U) ($150) Complete development of wavelet data compression technique.
(U) ($263) Complete development of holographic and dynamic data visualization methods.
(U) ($400) Complete development of additional SMOOS sensors.
(U) ($350) Begin development of next-generation sensors for the Small Combatant In-situ METOC sensors
(SCIMS).
4. (U) FY 1999 PLAN:
(U) ($353) Complete data connectivity with the Mine Countermeasures Mission Planning System. Continue
development of data connectivity with other C2 systems.
(U) ($375) Complete test and evaluation of non-developmental items in support of data connectivity
visualization, interfaces and C2 systems.
(U) ($350) Continue development of next-generation sensors for SCIMS.
(U) ($662) Begin development of data connectivity with the Global Command and Control Systems (GCCS).
(U) ($375) Begin development of advanced aerosol measurement techniques.
B. (U) PROGRAM CHANGE SUMMARY: FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(U) FY 1997 President's Budget: 1,927 1,557 1,814 2,134
(U) Adjustments from FY 1997 PRESBUDG: -19 -88 -26 -19
(U) FY 1998 President's Budget Submission: 1,908 1,469 1,788 2,115
(U) CHANGE SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
(U) Funding:
(U) FY 1996: (-$17K) for SBIR adjustment. (-$2K) reflects other minor Navy fiscal adjustments.
(U) FY 1997: (-$31K) NWCF adjustment. (-$57K) Congressional undistributed general adjustments.
(U) FY 1998: Minor adjustment (-$2K). NCWF adjustment (-$19K). (-$5K) Inflation adjustment.
(U) FY 1999: Minor adjustment (-$2K). NWCF adjustment (-$9K). (-$8K) Inflation adjustment.
(U) Schedule: Not applicable.
(U) Technical: Not applicable.
C. (U) OTHER PROGRAM FUNDING SUMMARY: Not applicable.
(U) RELATED RDT&E: PE 0604218N (Air/Ocean Equipment Engineering). Provides for transition to engineering development.
D. (U) SCHEDULE PROFILE: Not applicable.
A. (U) PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN: ($ in thousands)
Project Cost Categories FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
a. Sensor Development 804 592 828 887
b. Software Development 689 454 545 763
c. Contractor Engineering Support 400 400 400 450
d. Travel 15 15 15 15
e. SBIR 8
Total 1,908 1,469 1,788 2,115
B. (U) BUDGET ACQUISITION HISTORY AND PLANNING INFORMATION ($ in thousands): Not Applicable
C. (U) FUNDING PROFILE: Not Applicable.
(U) COST (Dollars in thousands)
| PROJECT NUMBER & Title | FY 1996 Actual | FY 1997 Estimate | FY 1998 Estimate | FY 1999 Estimate | FY 2000 Estimate | FY 2001 Estimate | FY 2002 Estimate | FY 2003 Estimate | To Complete | Total Program |
| X0523 Air/Ocean Data Assimilation | ||||||||||
| 736 | 933 | 942 | 736 | 936 | 720 | 982 | 1,005 | CONT | CONT |
A. (U) MISSION DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION: This project develops systems and associated software to process and manage remotely-sensed environmental data at Oceanography Centers ashore and on board ships equipped with the AN/SMQ-11 satellite receiver/recorder. The project also supports code conversion, rehosting of software from other sources and modifications to the Tactical Environmental Support System - TESS(3) - Data Base Management System (DBMS).
(U) PROGRAM ACCOMPLISMENTS AND PLANS:
1. (U) FY 1996 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
(U) ($203) Completed development of capability to ingest data from Special Microwave Imagers and Synthetic Aperture Radars. Begin development of capabilities to ingest data from other new satellite sensors such as Ocean Color and Vertical Sounders.
(U) ($270) Completed modifications to TESS(3) DBMS to accommodate increased capabilities afforded with new hardware and systems software.
(U) ($150) Continued exploitation of new relational data base management technologies for large scale computers and TESS(3).
(U) ($140) Began development of object-oriented DBMS.
2. (U) FY 1997 PLAN:
(U) ($3) Portion of extramural program reserved for Small Business Innovation Research assessment in accordance with 15 U.S.C.638.
(U) ($212) Continue development of capabilities to ingest data from other new satellite sensors such as ocean color and altimeters.
(U) ($205) Transition relational data base management technologies for large scale computers and TESS(3).
(U) ($300) Continue development of object-oriented DBMS.
3. (U) FY 1998 PLAN:
(U) ($145) Complete development of capability to ingest data from altimeters. Continue development of capabilities to ingest data from other new satellite sensors such as ocean color and vertical sounders.
(U) ($150) Complete development of object-oriented DBMS.
(U) ($271) Begin development of expert systems and variational techniques for DBMS.
(U) ($170) Begin development of 4-D data assimilation techniques.
4. (U) FY 1999 PLAN:
(U) ($200) Complete development of capability to ingest data from ocean color sensor. Continue to develop capability to ingest data from other new satellite sensors such as vertical sounders and emergent sensors.
(U) ($370) Continue development of expert systems and variational techniques for DBMS.
(U) ($363) Continue development of 4-D data assimilation techniques.
B. (U) PROGRAM CHANGE SUMMARY: FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(U) FY 1997 President's Budget: 772 751 777 939
(U) Adjustments from FY 1997 PRESBUDG: -9 -31 -41 -6
(U) FY 1998 President's Budget Submission: 763 720 736 933
(U) CHANGE SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
(U) Funding:
(U) FY 1996: (-$9K) for SBIR adjustment.
(U) FY 1997: (-$15K) Congressional NWCF adjustment. (-$16K) Congressional undistributed general adjustments.
(U) FY 1998: Minor adjustment (-$1K). NWCF adjustment (-38K). (-$2K) Inflation adjustment.
(U) FY 1999: Minor adjustment (-$1K). NWCF adjustment (-$2K). (-$3K) Inflation adjustment.
(U) Schedule: Not applicable.
(U) Technical: Not applicable.
C. (U) OTHER PROGRAM FUNDING SUMMARY: Not applicable.
(U) RELATED RDT&E: PE 0604218N (Air/Ocean Equipment Engineering). Provides for transition to engineering development.
D. (U) SCHEDULE PROFILE: Not applicable.
A. (U) PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN: ($ in thousands)
Project Cost Categories FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
a. Software Development 763 712 736 933
b. SBIR 8
Total 763 720 736 933
B. (U) BUDGET ACQUISITION HISTORY AND PLANNING INFORMATION ($ in thousands): Not Applicable.
C. (U) FUNDING PROFILE: Not Applicable.
(U) COST (Dollars in thousands)
| PROJECT NUMBER & Title | FY 1996 Actual | FY 1997 Estimate | FY 1998 Estimate | FY 1999 Estimate | FY 2000 Estimate | FY 2001 Estimate | FY 2002 Estimate | FY 2003 Estimate | To Complete | Total Program |
| X0948 Precise Timing and Astrometry | ||||||||||
| 1,241 | 1,187 | 1,242 | 1,491 | 1,497 | 1,533 | 1,566 | 1,601 | CONT | CONT |
A. (U) MISSION DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION: This project upgrades the accuracy of the U.S. Naval Observatory's Master Clock System (MCS) for DOD surface, subsurface, air and shore communications, navigation and time dissemination systems. It also develops near-real-time Earth orientation predictions through use of satellite or fiber optics transmission of Very Long Baseline Interferometer (VLBI) data for DOD navigation and positioning systems. It also develops advanced electronic light detectors and interferometry in the optical and infrared wavelength regions for very precise determination of positions of both faint and bright star, satellite tracking, and space debris studies.
(U) PROGRAM ACCOMPLISMENTS AND PLANS:
1. (U) FY 1996 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
(U) ($154) Demonstrated optimum clock stability and precision at the nanosecond level from application of
more accurate environmental stability and clock model algorithms.
(U) ($150) Completed evaluation of stored ion clock physics package.
(U) ($347) Demonstrated the capability of optical interferometry for precise positions.
(U) ($390) Initiated demonstration of large scale CCD arrays for electronic astrography.
(U) ($200) Continued development of infrared capability for optical interferometer.
2. (U) FY 1997 PLAN:
(U) ($100) Evaluate time transfer capabilities via fiber optic network.
(U) ($150) Demonstrate capabilities of the Global Positioning System (GPS) for UTI/Polar Motion
determination.
(U) ($400) Complete demonstration of prototype optical interferometer for astrometry.
(U) ($287) Complete demonstration of large scale CCD arrays for electronic astrography.
(U) ($250) Complete development of infrared capability for optical interferometer.
3. (U) FY 1998 PLAN:
(U) ($122) Continue evaluation of time transfer capabilities via fiber optic network.
(U) ($150) Complete demonstration of GPS for UTI/Polar Motion.
(U) ($350) Begin Universal Time demonstration.
(U) ($450) Begin real time VLBI demonstrations.
(U) ($170) Begin 2 micron measurement capability demonstration.
4. (U) FY 1999 PLAN:
(U) ($145) Complete evaluation of time transfer capabilities via fiber optic network.
(U) ($425) Continue Universal Time demonstration.
(U) ($450) Continue real time VLBI demonstrations.
(U) ($225) Complete 2 micron measurement capability demonstration.
(U) ($246) Begin Northern Hemisphere EO/IR sky survey.
B. (U) PROGRAM CHANGE SUMMARY: FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(U) FY 1997 President's Budget: 1,241 1,236 1,248 1,504
(U) Adjustments from FY 1997 PRESBUDG: 0 -49 -6 -13
(U) FY 1998 President's Budget Submission: 1,241 1,187 1,242 1,491
(U) CHANGE SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
(U) Funding:
(U) FY 1996: Jordan F-16 financing rescission (-$1K). (-$3K) reflects reduction for administrative and personal services rescission. (+$4K) reflects other minor Navy fiscal adjustments.
(U) FY 1997: (-$24K) Congressional NWCF adjustment. (-$25K) Congressional undistributed general adjustments.
(U) FY 1998: Minor POM adjustment (-$1K). NWCF adjustment (-$2K). (-$3K) Inflation adjustment.
(U) FY 1999: Minor POM adjustment (-$2K). NWCF adjustment (-$6K). (-$5K) Inflation adjustment.
(U) Schedule: Not applicable.
(U) Technical: Not applicable.
C. (U) OTHER PROGRAM FUNDING SUMMARY: Not applicable.
(U) RELATED RDT&E: PE 0604218N (Air/Ocean Equipment Engineering). Provides for transition to engineering development.
A. (U) SCHEDULE PROFILE: Not applicable.
A. (U) PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN: ($ in thousands)
Project Cost Categories FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
a. Software Development 1,241 1,187 1,242 1,491
Total 1,241 1,187 1,242 1,491
B. (U) BUDGET ACQUISITION HISTORY AND PLANNING INFORMATION ($ in thousands): Not Applicable.
C. (U) FUNDING PROFILE: Not Applicable.
(U) COST (Dollars in thousands)
| PROJECT NUMBER & Title | FY 1996 Actual | FY 1997 Estimate | FY 1998 Estimate | FY 1999 Estimate | FY 2000 Estimate | FY 2001 Estimate | FY 2002 Estimate | FY 2003 Estimate | To Complete | Total Program |
| X1596 Satellite Ocean Tactical Application | ||||||||||
| 3,780 | 3,700 | 3,504 | 4,257 | 4,139 | 4,360 | 4,443 | 4,506 | CONT | CONT |
A. (U) MISSION DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION: This project develops concepts and software techniques for the integration and tactical application of significant oceanographic and atmospheric data derived from satellite-borne sensors. Included are techniques and algorithms for the processing of sensor measurements, conversion of raw signal data to geophysical information, analysis schemes encompassing Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems, and other satellite data applications and field validation of end products. The software developed under this project is planned for use in Mainframe computers and in the Tactical Environmental Support System - TESS(3).
(U) PROGRAM ACCOMPLISMENTS AND PLANS:
1. (U) FY 1996 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
(U) ($1,418) Completed transition of a cloud pattern recognition expert system. Continue development of
additional expert systems for satellite oceanographic and atmospheric feature analyses.
(U) ($1,692) Continued transition of ocean color sensor and scatterometer data operational capability.
Continue development of new algorithms for SAR, altimeters, ocean color sensors and scatterometers.
(U) ($370) Began development of advanced littoral zone analysis software.
(U) ($300) Continued fleet exercise participation for validation of algorithms.
2. (U) FY 1997 PLAN:
(U) ($36) Portion of extramural program reserved for Small Business Innovation Research assessment in
accordance with 15 U.S.C.638.
(U) ($1,422) Complete Expert System for atmospheric fronts and cumulus cloud analysis. Continue development of additional expert systems for satellite oceanographic and atmospheric feature analyses.
(U) ($1,402) Continue transition of ocean color sensor and scatterometer data operational capability.
Continue development of new algorithms for SAR, Altimeters, Ocean Color sensors and scatterometers.
(U) ($375) Continue development of advanced littoral zone analysis software.
(U) ($165) Begin airborne vs. satellite validation of SAR ocean feature analysis.
(U) ($300) Continue fleet exercise participation for validation of algorithms.
3. (U) FY 1998 PLAN:
(U) ($1,088) Complete development of expert systems for satellite oceanographic and atmospheric feature
analysis.
(U) ($307) Begin development of SSM/IS atmospheric algorithms.
(U) ($1,384) Complete transition of Ocean Color sensor and scatterometer data operational capability.
Complete development and begin transition of new algorithms for SAR and altimetry data. Continue
development and transition of new algorithms for Ocean Color sensors and scatterometers.
(U) ($175) Begin evaluation of aviation impact variables satellite product.
(U) ($225) Complete airborne vs. satellite validation of SAR ocean feature analysis.
(U) ($325) Continue fleet exercise participation for validation of algorithms.
4. (U) FY 1999 PLAN:
(U) ($411) Complete development of SSM/IS atmospheric algorithms.
(U) ($1,337) Complete transition of new algorithms for SAR and altimetry data. Complete development and
transition of new algorithms for Ocean Color sensors and scatterometers.
(U) ($250) Continue evaluation of aviation impact variables satellite product.
(U) ($725) Begin development of automated objective processing in the littoral.
(U) ($594) Begin development of techniques for bathymetry and surf zone
(U) ($590) Begin development of high resolution micro-topography algorithms.
(U) ($350) Continue fleet exercise participation for validation of algorithms.
B. (U) PROGRAM CHANGE SUMMARY: FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(U) FY 1997 President's Budget: 3,796 3,858 4,081 4,748
(U) Adjustments from FY 1997 PRESBUDG: -16 -158 -577 -491
(U) FY 1998 President's Budget Submission: 3,780 3,700 3,504 4,257
(U) CHANGE SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
(U) Funding:
(U) FY 1996: (-$14K) for SBIR assessment. (-$2K) reflects other minor Navy fiscal adjustments.
(U) FY 1997: (-$77K) Congressional NWCF adjustment. (-$81K) Congressional Undistributed General adjustments.
(U) FY 1998: Navy directed adjustment (-$454K) see explanation below. NWCF adjustment (-$114K).
(-$9K) Inflation adjustment.
(U) FY 1999: Navy directed adjustment (-$455K) see explanation below. NWCF adjustment (-$20K).
(-$16K) Inflation adjustment.
(U) Schedule: Navy directed termination of synthetic aperture radar algorithm development and significant
reduction in efforts to exploit multi/hyper spectral sensor technology.
(U) Technical: Not applicable.
C. (U) OTHER PROGRAM FUNDING SUMMARY: Not applicable.
(U) RELATED RDT&E: Not applicable.
D. (U) SCHEDULE PROFILE: Not applicable.
A. (U) PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN: ($ in thousands)
Project Cost Categories FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
a. Software Development 3,780 3,700 3,504 4,257
Total 3,780 3,700 3,504 4,257
B. (U) BUDGET ACQUISITION HISTORY AND PLANNING INFORMATION ($ in thousands): Not Applicable.
C. (U) FUNDING PROFILE: Not Applicable.
(U) COST (Dollars in Thousands)
| PROJECT NUMBER & Title | FY 1996 Actual | FY 1997 Estimate | FY 1998 Estimate | FY 1999 Estimate | FY 2000 Estimate | FY 2001 Estimate | FY 2002 Estimate | FY 2003 Estimate | To Complete | Total Program |
| Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy Techniques | ||||||||||
| 5,036 | 3,909 | 2,036 | 2,231 | 2,264 | 2,314 | 2,363 | 2,416 | CONT | CONT |
A. (U) MISSION DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION: R1987, Mapping, Charting & Geodesy (MC&G) Techniques: This project develops new charting and bathymetric survey techniques necessary to reduce the existing 300 ship year shortfall in coastal hydrographic survey requirements. Presently 70% of the world's coastline is not adequately charted. The requirements are originated by Fleet Commander in Chief's (CINCS) and the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and validated by the Defense Mapping Agency in support of littoral and expeditionary operations.
(U) PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PLANS:
1. (U) FY 1996 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
(U) ($1,167) Continued development of Airborne Laser capability, implemented tidal correction algorithm and
initiated 3D Global Planning System (GPS) integration. Hardened P3 pannier to stand alone. Began software
conversion for tactical application. Transitioned technology from DOD International Program to U.S. Navy
use.
(U) ($669) Continued information management and Digital Mapping, Charting & Geodesy Support Program (DMAP)
functions in conjunction with Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) requirements.
(U) ($1,600) Initiated design and construction of dual mission Remote Minehunting System (RMS) Operational
Prototype Oceanographic Remotely Controlled Automation/Remote-Mine hunting Operational Prototype (ORCA/RMOP)
vehicle for joint bathymetric and mine hunting in conjunction with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) PMS407
(Mine Countermeasures Program Office) and Naval Coastal Systems Center.
(U) ($1,600) Continued Test and Evaluation of sensors for ORCA Remotely Operated Vehicle / Autonomous
Unmanned Vehicle (ROV/AUV), add expendable sensors, automate vehicle controls, installed real time map
generation, and integrate meteorology and oceanography (METOC) sensors from 6.3 Ocean Measurement Sensor
(OMS) program.
2. (U) FY 1997 PLAN:
(U) ($2,000) Complete development/acquisition of oceanographic/bathymetric (NAVSEA PMS 407/CNO(N096) dual mission RMS.
(U) ($475) Transition ORCA demonstration and evaluations, complete automated vehicle controls, continue map
generation project, and integration of OMS transitioned sensors.
(U) ($200) Begin critical design reviews and instrumentation design for joint RMS vehicle in conjunction with Naval Coastal System Center (purchase in FY 1996 delivery in FY 1998).
(U) ($715) Airborne Laser project, complete tide algorithm, continue multispectral scanner, and add
interferometric GPS (3D position) capability.
(U) ($519) Continue information management and continue DMAP functions. DMAP is the clearing house for
reviewing Digital Mapping, Charting and Geodesy requirements.
3. (U) FY 1998 PLAN:
(U) ($574) Take delivery of RMS vehicle. Continue instrumentation design and begin demonstration and
validation of joint RMS vehicle for remote littoral bathymetry/mine hunting.
(U) ($815) Continue development of airborne laser bathymetry techniques from fixed wing aircraft for crisis
response.
(U) ($647) Continue information management and DMAP functions.
4. (U) FY 1999 PLAN:
(U) ($865) Continue instrumentation demonstration and validation of joint RMS vehicle for remote littoral
bathymetry/mine hunting.
(U) ($619) Continue development of airborne laser bathymetry techniques from fixed wing aircraft for crisis
response.
(U) ($747) Continue information management and DMAP functions.
B. (U) PROGRAM CHANGE SUMMARY: FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(U) FY 1997 President's Budget: 5,095 2,075 2,143 2,250
(U) Adjustments from FY 1997 PRESBUDG: -59 +1,834 -107 -19
(U) FY 1998/1999 President's Budget Submission: 5,036 3,909 2,036 2,231
(U) CHANGE SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
(U) Funding: FY 1996 funding decreased due to Jordanian rescission (-6); an Administrative and Personal Services rescission (-16) and SBIR assessment (-37). FY 1997 funding increased due to a Congressional plus-up for Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy (+2,000) and Congressional undistributed reductions (-166). FY 1998 funding decreased due to inflation reduction (-5) and NWCF and minor adjustments (-102). FY 1999 funding decreased due to inflation reduction (-8) and NWCF and minor adjustments (-11).
(U) Schedule: Not applicable.
(U) Technical: Not applicable.
C. (U) OTHER PROGRAM FUNDING SUMMARY: Not applicable.
(U) RELATED RDT&E:
(U) PE 0604218N, Air/Ocean Equipment Engineering - AN/SMQ-11 satellite receiver/recorder system engineering to receive data from DMSP onboard selected ships and shore sites.
(U) PE 0101224N, SSBN Security and Survivability Program.
(U) PE 0603502N, Surf and Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures.
D. (U) SCHEDULE PROFILE: Not applicable.
A. (U) PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN: ($ in thousands)
Project Cost Categories FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
a. Primary Hardware Development 3,953 2,414 950 1,071
b. Development, Test & Evaluation 400 600 353 390
c. Software Development 413 700 503 540
d. Configuration Management 150 75 50 50
e. Program Management 100 100 150 150
f. Travel 20 20 30 30
Total 5,036 3,909 2,036 2,231
B. (U) BUDGET ACQUISITION HISTORY AND PLANNING INFORMATION ($ in thousands)
PERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS
Contractor/ Contract
Government Method/ Award/ Perform Project Total
Performing Fund Type Oblig Activity Office FY 1995 FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999 To Total
Activity Vehicle Date EAC EAC & Prior Budget Budget Budget Budget Complete Program
Product Development
NRL WX N/A CONT. CONT. 12,115 5,036 3,909 2,036 2,231 CONT. CONT.
Support and Management
Test and Evaluation
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY
Contract
Method/ Award/ Total
Item Fund Type Oblig Delivery FY 1995 FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999 To Total
Description Vehicle Date Date & Prior Budget Budget Budget Budget Complete Program
Product Development
Support and Management
Test and Evaluation
Contract
Method/ Award/ Total
Item Fund Type Oblig Delivery FY 1995 FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999 To Total
Description Vehicle Date Date & Prior Budget Budget Budget Budget Complete Program
Subtotal Product Development
12,115 5,036 3,909 2,036 2,231 CONT. CONT.
Subtotal Support and Management
Subtotal Test and Evaluation
Total Project
12,115 5,036 3,909 2,036 2,231 CONT. CONT.
C. (U) FUNDING PROFILE: Not Applicable.
(U) COST (Dollars in thousands)
| PROJECT NUMBER & TITLE | FY 1996 ACTUAL | FY 1997 ESTIMATE | FY 1998 ESTIMATE | FY 1999 ESTIMATE | FY 2000 ESTIMATE | FY 2001 ESTIMATE | FY 2002 ESTIMATE | FY 2003 ESTIMATE | TO COMPLETE |
TOTAL
PROGRAM |
X2008 Tactical Ocean Data Assimilation and Prediction
2,059 1,982 1,917 2,409 2,438 2,490 2,543 2,601 CONT. CONT.
A. (U) MISSION DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION: This project develops new techniques for environmental data assimilation, for both conventional and satellite remotely sensed data, and includes the development of tactical models to utilize these data. Artificial Intelligence, Expert and Rule-Based systems are emphasized. The goal is to provide the Navy with a real-time, stand-alone, shipboard tactical scale atmospheric and oceanographic forecasting capability in accordance with the Pre-Planned Product Improvement (P3I) plan for the Tactical Environmental Support System - TESS(3).
(U) PROGRAM ACCOMPLISMENTS AND PLANS:
1. (U) FY 1996 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
(U) ($721) Completed incorporation of Expert Systems applications in the EM model. Continue to incorporate
Expert Systems' applications in the EO and VLSTrack models.
(U) ($1,048) Continued development of coastal and enclosed basin tactical scale oceanographic models for the
Sea of Okhotsk, Sea of Japan and other selected geographical locations, such as the Persian Gulf, Gulf of
Oman and the Arabian Sea in response to requirements.
(U) ($290) Continued incorporation of expert system/artificial intelligence techniques in the 4D assimilation of tactical scale data.
2. (U) FY 1997 PLAN:
(U) ($8) Portion of extramural program reserved for Small Business Innovation Research assessment in
accordance with 15 U.S.C.638.
(U) ($605) Complete incorporation of Expert Systems' applications in the EO and VLSTrack area.
(U) ($235) Begin development of surface-to-air and surface-to-surface EO model.
(U) ($844) Complete development of the Arabian Sea model. Continue development of coastal and enclosed basin tactical scale oceanographic models for the Sea of Okhotsk, Sea of Japan and other selected geographical locations such as the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman in response to requirements.
(U) ($290) Complete incorporation of expert system/artificial intelligence techniques in the 4D assimilation
of tactical scale data.
3. (U) FY 1998 PLAN:
(U) ($350) Continue development of surface to air and surface to surface EO model.
(U) ($981) Continue development of coastal and enclosed basin tactical scale oceanographic models for
selected geographical locations in response to emergent requirements.
(U) ($361) Begin development of shipboard shallow water ocean circulation model.
(U) ($225) Begin development of automated graphical applications for tactical data visualization.
4. (U) FY 1999 PLAN:
(U) ($350) Complete development of surface to air and surface to surface EO model.
(U) ($1,146) Continue development of coastal and enclosed basin tactical scale oceanographic models for
selected geographical locations in response to emergent requirements.
(U) ($325) Continue development of shipboard shallow water ocean circulation model.
(U) ($225) Continue development of automated graphical applications for tactical data visualization.
(U) ($363) Begin development of next generation tide model.
B. (U) PROGRAM CHANGE SUMMARY: FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(U) FY 1997 President's Budget: 2,061 2,066 2,012 2,438
(U) Adjustments from FY 1997 PRESBUDG: -2 -84 -95 -29
(U) FY 1998 President's Budget Submission: 2,059 1,982 1,917 2,409
(U) CHANGE SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
(U) Funding:
(U) FY 1996: Reprogrammed to fund the Joint Service Deskbook initiative (-$1K). Jordan F-16 fiunancing rescission (-$2K). -$5K reflects reduction for administrative and personal services rescission.(-$1K) for SBIR assessment. (+$7K) reflects other minor Navy fiscal adjustments.
(U) FY 1997: (-$41K) Congressional NWCF adjustment. (-$43K) Congressional undistributed general adjustments.
(U) FY 1998: Minor POM adjustment (-$2K). NWCF adjustment (-$88K). (-$5K) Inflation adjustment.
(U) FY 1999: Minor POM adjustment (-$3K). NWCF adjustment (-$17K). (-$9K) Inflation adjustment.
(U) Schedule: Not applicable.
(U) Technical: Not applicable.
C. (U) OTHER PROGRAM FUNDING SUMMARY: Not applicable.
(U) RELATED RDT&E: PE 0604218N (Air/Ocean Equipment Engineering). TESS 3 will incorporate data assimilation
techniques and models.
D. (U) SCHEDULE PROFILE: Not applicable.
A. (U) PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN: ($ in thousands)
Project Cost Categories
FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
a. Software Development
2,059 1,982 1,917 2,409
Total
2,059 1,982 1,917 2,409
B. (U) BUDGET ACQUISITION HISTORY AND PLANNING INFORMATION ($ in thousands): Not Applicable.
C. (U) FUNDING PROFILE: Not Applicable.