Climate Change Operational Impacts (IMAGE) Naval Postgraduate School Caption Climate change has the potential to impact operational naval forces in a number of ways. For example, a warmer environment can impact strategy and tactics, and the performance and productivity of Sailors and equipment, such as sonar and radar systems. Credit U.S. Navy graphic Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.