DIRECT FIRE SIMULATION SYSTEM.

Abstract

A direct fire simulation system is shown to be essentially a communication system. Available techniques all use one or more bands within the electromagnetic spectrum. Basic techniques examined both theoretically and experimentally are the use of a microwave beam, a laser beam, and an omnidirectional infrared beacon. The infrared beacon technique is the only one capable of immediate procurement, and a system using this approach is outlined. Specific component development is recommended for the microwave beam and laser beam techniques. The direct fire simulator requirements are discussed in detail and major changes in the approach and use of DFS systems are recommended in order to make such systems feasible. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0648069

Entities

People

  • Carles A. Northend
  • Edward C. Fraser
  • Gerald L. Pressman
  • Kenneth W. Gardiner

Organizations

  • SRI International

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Beacons
  • Communication Systems
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electromagnetic Spectra
  • Infrared Beacons
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Microwave Beams
  • Microwaves
  • Omnidirectional
  • Optical Equipment
  • Procurement
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Spectra

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Quantum Dot Semiconductor Device Photonics and Graphene Optoelectronic Materials and THz Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy