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and distribution of hydrographic and bathymetric data; and transition to support 

 of digital products to the user community. The DoD and civil maritime 

 communities require hydrographic and bathymetric data of ever increasing 

 accuracy and coverage. The availability of precise satellite and navigation 

 systems developed from Defense technology highlight the expanding demand 

 for these data. 



At the Navv-NOAA Joint Ice Center the dual use of Defense satellites, 

 aircraft, and computer systems to produce global sea ice analyses for 

 distribution to government, military, university, research, private industry and 

 foreign users. The 22-year continuous sea-ice data base represents an 

 important data set used by many of the world's leading global climate change 

 scientists. 



SUMMARY : Mr. Chairman, in summary I appreciate the opportunity to address 

 the Committee today. In my testimony, I have outlined some of our past 

 activities and long-standing commitment to work with the civilian 

 oceanographic community. During the past few years, we have pursued new 

 and exciting opportunities with the civilian oceanographic research community 

 in the dual use of unique Navy technology and assets insofar as mission and 

 security considerations permit. I believe the results of these collaborative 

 efforts should be viewed as outstanding successes that provide new 

 capabilities leading to a better understanding of various oceanic processes and 

 marine mammal behavior. 



This concludes my prepared statement. I will be happy to answer any 

 questions you may have at this time. 



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