SCORING METHODS STUDY

Abstract

The results of a study of the applicability of seven classes of physical phenomena to trajectory scoring - measuring the relative trajectory of a munition with respect to its target - are presented. The seven phenomena (classes) considered are: (1) electrostatic fields; (2) magnetic fields; (3) nuclear radiation; (4) gravitational fields; (5) inertial systems; (6) pressure waves; and (7) electromagnetic (optical) radiation. In addition, several mathematical studies which treat the encounter geometry, the relationship of measurement accuracy to position errors, data handling problems, and the influence of own-ship angular motion on the accuracy of position determination are presented. Included also is an extensive bibliography. Scoring-system recommendations are made for the three general target classes: satellites, intercontinental ballistic missiles and aerodynamic-type vehicles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0406166

Entities

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Austin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Detection
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Geometry
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetometers
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Navigation
  • Optics
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Telemetry Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers