Oceanography and Mine Warfare: Ocean Studies Board, National Research Council

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Naval mines present significant challenges for the operational Navy. Between 1950 and 1994, ship casualties caused by mines greatly outnumbered those from all other sources. Mines can essentially halt operations in shallow water, are easily deployed, and are relatively inexpensive to produce. As such, sea mines are rapidly becoming the weapon of choice for many developing countries. Since 1986 the number of mining-capable nations has greatly increased. These increases, along with the low cost and historical success of naval mines, guarantee that these weapons will continue to challenge U.S. Naval forces in the future. As a result, it is important that the warfighter has the tools and training needed to control the battlefield.

The majority of mine warfare occurs in nearshore environments, so an accurate, in-depth knowledge of the oceanographic setting is essential for mission planning and battlefield preparation. As coastal environments are characterized by short-term spatial and temporal variability, the capacity of the warfighter to control the battlefield and ensure mission success is dependent on the ability to understand local oceanography. This ability is greatly enhanced by continued dialogue between the academic community and naval operators to ensure research advances meet the needs of the mine warfighter. Recently, there has been rapid progress in techniques for oceanographic data collection and interpretation. Incorporation of these and future research developments into mine warfare operations will help guarantee the mine warfare community's ability to dominate nearshore operations.

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