Analysis and Simulation of the NWC (Naval Weapons Center) Visual Target Acquisition System.

Abstract

Mathematical analysis and digital computer simulation performed in support of the Visual Target Acquisition System are described. Basic helmet-tracking geometries, mathematical methods for solution, and sensitivity of computed results to angle detector errors are discussed. The geometry, computing algorithms, and detector orientation scheme adopted are presented. Simulation results indicate high dependence of accuracy. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0783533

Entities

People

  • William O. Alltop

Organizations

  • Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Digital Computers
  • Geometry
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Target Acquisition
  • Targets
  • Visual Targets

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Radar Systems Engineering.