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No. 11-002 April 13, 2011
Gough leaves Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command
Edward C. Gough Jr., Deputy/Technical Director of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NMOC), is leaving the command to become Senior Principal Scientist at the NATO Undersea Research Center (NURC) in La Spezia, Italy.
Gough, NMOC’s senior civilian and deputy commander, joined the command in 2003 after serving as Science and Technology Advisor to the commander of the U.S. Pacific Command in Hawaii.
A native of Meridian, Miss., Gough earned a bachelor’s degree in ocean engineering at Florida Atlantic University and a Master of Applied Mathematics degree at the University of Virginia.
Much of Gough’s science and engineering career was spent in ocean acoustics, with an operational focus on anti-submarine warfare (ASW). At Planning Systems Inc., he conducted research in arctic acoustic propagation and ambient noise. At the University of Washington, he led research projects in underwater acoustics, including studies of propagation and ambient noise and the impact of the environment on sensors and systems.
He served as Technical Director of the ASW Requirements and Assessment Division of the Chief of Naval Operations staff and advised Submarine Development Squadron 12 on applications of oceanography and environmental acoustics to anti submarine tactics. His department also conducted research and exploratory development in non-linear signal processing, time series analysis, environmental acoustics, and tactical oceanography.
Hishonors include the Superior Civilian Service Medal, an Arctic Service Ribbon, and a letter of recognition from the Chief of Naval Research.
The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command directs the Navy’s meteorology and oceanography programs, operates the Navy’s atomic clock for precise time and tracks the positions of the stars for navigation. The command is comprised of approximately 2,500 officer, enlisted and civilian personnel stationed around the world. Naval Oceanography enables the safety, speed and operational effectiveness of the fleet by identifying the risks and opportunities for naval and joint forces posed by the present and future natural environment.
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Rear Adm. Jonathan White, commander of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NMOC), offers parting words to Ed Gough, outgoing NMOC Deputy/Technical Director, and Gough's wife, Kay, at Gough's going-away party at Stennis Space Center. Gough is leaving the command to join NATO's Undersea Research Center in Italy. (U.S.Navy photo)
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