Mass Measurement Techniques to Detect and Identify Targets.
Abstract
AVIMETRY, ANOMALIES, GRAVITY, *GRAVITY GRADIOMETERS, GRAVITY GRADIENTSThe research investigates the feasibility of using gravity measuring techniques as unattended sensors for the detection and classification of military targets. Currently available techniques for detecting mass are described together with the supporting mathematics. These techniques, as currently implemented in hardware, are compared to each other as to their detection sensitivity, and their growth potential. A talbe was developed which shows the sensitivities required to detect various sized targets at different ranges. The sensitivities required for a remotely monitored, unattended, hand emplaced, sensor are not attainable with equipment today; however, continuing development by various organizations holds promise that they will be attained in the near future. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0763889
Entities
People
- Stephen F. Rurak
Organizations
- United States Army Communications-Electronics Command