FIELD TEST OF SOLO MOUNTED IN AN HU-1 HELICOPTER

Abstract

A SOLO tracking unit was obtained by Frankford Arsenal from Chicago Aerial Industries Inc. for flight test evaluation. SOLO, derived from 'Selective Optical Lock-On;, is an automatic passive tracking technique which is dependent upon the light gradient (contrast) of the target for performance. The demonstration model of SOLO was installed and tested in an HU-1 helicopter by Frankford Arsenal personnel. The tests were conducted at Aberdeen Proving Ground through September and mid October 1961. The results of these tests indicated that this demonstration model of SOLO would generally track to a 3 mil radial maximum error on such targets as tanks, jeeps, helicopters in flight, personnel carriers, shrubbery and tress. A film, covering the flight program, was edited by Frankford Arsenal and serves as the principal means of indicating tracking performance. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0285450

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  • C.c. Haines

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  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Industry
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Automatic
  • Contrast
  • Coverings
  • Demonstrations
  • Field Tests
  • Helicopters
  • Passive Tracking
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

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