Flare Effectiveness Factors: A Guide to Improved Utilization for Visual Target Acquisition

Abstract

The paper extracts, integrates, and evaluates current research data that pertain to the more effective design and utilization of illuminating flares. The principal criterion of effectiveness is the improved capability for air-to-ground visual acquisition of targets. Various research techniques for gathering data on flare effectiveness have been considered and relevant factors reviewed under the major heading of candle composition, deployment, winddrift, atmosphere, target, and observer. The information contained herein is addressed to those Armed Forces personnel who study, design, and use systems involving illuminating flares for target acquisition. It provides guidance on flare effectiveness, reviews current research programs, and suggests areas requiring further investigation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0773806

Entities

People

  • Shelton Macleod

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Flares
  • Candles
  • Chemical Elements
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Detectors
  • Explosives
  • Ignition Systems
  • Light Sources
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mathematical Models
  • Safety Equipment
  • Target Recognition
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

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