ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT 



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Naval environmental data network. 



merits. The Fleet Weather Centrals and certain selected weather 

 facilities have a lesser computer capability to take data fields 

 from Monterey and, by application of local programs, produce 

 tailored products for specific Fleet requirements as assigned. The 

 remaining Weather Facilities and Environmental Detachments 

 have plotter and special tape units to receive charts and teletype 

 information formed directly from a computer for local use and for 

 briefing operating forces prior to commencement of their 

 operations. 



Of the total effort involved at Fleet Weather Centrals and 

 Facilities, from 10 to 20% is directed toward oceanographic 

 programs. Approximately 10% of the effort at each of 17 

 Environmental Detachments is devoted to operational oceano- 



