THE APPLICATION OF VISUAL LOBE SEARCH THEORY TO AIR TO GROUND TARGET DETECTION

Abstract

Details are given of how a mathematical model, based on search theory and target size and contrast, can be programmed for a digital computer to enable the cumulative probability of detection of a ground target from the air to be determined as a function of range. This is applied to cover both visual and televisual viewing for flat targets and for targets of fixed presented area. An account of some of the difficulties involved is included, together with justification of some of the simplifications found possible.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0695359

Entities

People

  • A. R. Runnalls
  • L. J. Smith

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Computers
  • Contrast
  • Detection
  • Digital Computers
  • Equations
  • Frequency Response
  • Low Altitude
  • Mathematical Models
  • Mathematics
  • Models
  • Probability
  • Probability Distributions
  • Search Theory
  • Slant Range
  • Target Acquisition
  • Target Detection

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.