Effects of Wind on Gunner Aiming Error -- An Evaluation of Field Test Data

Abstract

The report presents data from a field investigation of aiming error as a function of launcher weight and tracking rate for manportable air defense system applications under calm and windy conditions. The effects of calm and 15- knot wind conditions are examined in terms of aiming error at the point of uncage for launcher weights of 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 pounds and tracking rates of below 1, 1 to 4, 4 to 7, and above 7 degrees per second.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 18, 1972
Accession Number
AD0761093

Entities

People

  • Gerald Chaikin
  • John Chipser
  • Nancy Rich

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Defense
  • Aircrafts
  • Data Reduction
  • Defense Systems
  • Field Tests
  • Helicopters
  • Instrumentation
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Launchers
  • Meteorological Data
  • Observers
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Recording Systems
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Security
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Approximation Theory.
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Materials Science