During June 1994 the Monterey Area Ship Track Experiment was conducted off the coast of California. Aircraft and ship data is available for analysis and study of the effects of ship type and environmental conditions. Work is also needed to examine the track-producing potential of US Navy ships. Several theses have been produced over the past few years and could serve as valuable reading material.
Aerosols affect electro-optical propagation and the transfer of radiant energy in the atmosphere.
The focus of NPS contributions to ACE-1 centers on satellite observations of aerosol properties. Includes flights coordinated with ship-board jamming systems. Includes in situ and remote sensing of column aerosol, water vapor, ozone, and other constituents.