Optical Range Finders

Abstract

In tank gunnery, there are many sources of error which limit the overall accuracy attainable with the gun-ammunition-fire control system. Among these errors, visual range estimation predominates as a major contributor to naccuracy. To reduce or minimize range error effects, range-finding devices are installed in combat vehicles. The objective of the procedure is to determine range finder performance with respect to precision, compatability, stability and effectiveness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 20, 1966
Accession Number
AD0717543

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Test and Evaluation Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Ammunition
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Moving Targets
  • Munitions
  • Optical Instruments
  • Precision
  • Range Finders
  • Range Finding
  • Resistance
  • Shock Tests
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Vehicles
  • Trajectories

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Systems Analysis and Design