The Ocean Science Program of the U.S. Navy

The Ocean Science Program of the U.S. Navy
Author: United States. Navy Department. Office of the Oceanographer of the Navy
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Total Pages: 144
Release: 1975
Genre: Military oceanography
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;Contents: History of Navy ocean science; Organizational structure; The Navy ocean science program; Facilities of the ocean science program; The Navy ocean science program and the marine community; Prospects for the future.

The Ocean Science Program of the U.S. Navy. An Overview

The Ocean Science Program of the U.S. Navy. An Overview
Author: D. Jean Keen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 101
Release: 1979
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The report, comprising three principal parts and four appendices, describes the Ocean Science Program within the context of the Navy Mission Areas. Part I defines program objectives and requirements and the Navy Mission. Program organization, management and participants are also covered. Part II describes research in progress and recent accomplishments in support of the Sea Control, Power Projection and Support Missions. Part III covers major interdisciplinary, multinational and international programs partially supported by the Ocean Science Program, and unique facilities that the Program has either sponsored or can access. In addition to a Glossary, the Appendices include Directories of Participant Organizations within the Navy and Academia, and a listing (with photographs) of the principal U.S. oceanographic ships used for the Program. (Author).