Abstract :
Remote sensing, communications, and command gave the coalition forces a commanding advantage in the war in Iraq. Satellites were the most effective tool. The United States owns the ultimate in military high ground. Nearly 100 orbiting platforms provided secure communication links, navigational information, and detailed ground and atmospheric observation. Commanders on the ground received real-time images and targeting data from them on laptop computers. Remotely piloted aircraft also played a major role in the conflict.
Keywords :
computerised navigation; military communication; military equipment; remote sensing; satellite communication; telemetry; Iraq war; US-Anglo victory; atmospheric observation; coalition forces; ground observation; laptop computers; navigational information; real-time images; remote sensing; remotely piloted aircraft; satellite communication; secure communication links; targeting data; Accidents; Aircraft navigation; Batteries; History; Marine technology; Military aircraft; Military computing; Military satellites; Missiles; Satellite navigation systems;
