MEMORY OPTICS FOR RECOILLESS WEAPON SYSTEMS

Abstract

A memory device is proposed which has a phosphor screen to permit the gunner of a recoilless weapon system to see the flash of the spotting round for a sufficient length of time to get on target (a few seconds). The requirements of such a system are discussed. A background discussion of the theory of phosphorescence is given and, in the light of the facts presented, requirements are given for the phosphor material. Results of preliminary tests and future plans are also presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1960
Accession Number
AD0258418

Entities

People

  • J. Steinberg

Organizations

  • Frankford Arsenal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Materials
  • Memory Devices
  • Optics
  • Phosphorescence
  • Phosphorescent Materials
  • Phosphors
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Theoretical Analysis.