Information was key to efficient US-Anglo victory in Iraq.

Information was key to efficient US-Anglo victory in Iraq.

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 infor...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:IEEE spectrum 40, 6 (2003).
Main Author: Bowden, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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.