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problem. In collaboration with the National Marine Fisheries Service and the 

 Coast Guard a brief experiment was conducted in the Pacific Ocean in 

 September 1992 to assess the feasibility of using lUSS in this role and to 

 determine signal processing requirements. This experiment offered an 

 opportunity to monitor over 30 driftnet fishing vessels, direct maritime aircraft 

 to the derived locations and to share information with the National Marine 

 Fisheries Service. The results of the Pacific Driftnet Experiment indicate that 

 lUSS can be extended to detect, track and localize fishing vessels. 



In yet another possible use, lUSS could contribute towards fisheries 

 assessments by monitoring fishing vessel activity, natural "predators" such as 

 sperm whales and orca, and the aggregate noise spectra associated with fish 

 and crustaceans. Merging of existing techniques with lUSS capabilities could 

 result in more thoroughly, efficiently, and accurately determined fishing stock 

 assessments. 



It is important to note that Navy has undertaken these cooperative 

 efforts by making special security arrangements and on a strictly not-to- 

 interfere basis. We have cleared scientists and provided them with access to 

 selected elements of lUSS in accordance with strict security guidelines. While 

 we have been supportive of investigating the dual use of this unique military 

 asset, I must emphasize, as you know, that our mission objectives are satisfied 

 first. Finally, as a consequence of fiscal constraints and the necessity to 

 downsize, the Navy has provided three (T-AGOS) ships which were used for 

 SURTASS operations from lUSS assets to NOAA for conversion to civilian use. 



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