OCS In-Flight Acquisition Study,

Abstract

The objective of this study is to quantitatively define the capability of human operators to detect and identify tank-type targets from the air by direct vision and then to lock a tracking gate in a video display onto the target in preparation for missile launch. The study approach included using a Bell UH-1M helicopter equipped with a helmet mounted display system. The equipment simulated an externally mounted, air-to-ground, optical contrast seeker (OCS), guided missile. The seeker in this missile would be directed by the head movement of the gunner/pilot and once locked onto the target, the missile could be launched without requiring any further commands from the helicopter or gunner (fire-and-forget). (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 26, 1970
Accession Number
AD0868310

Entities

People

  • James P. Leslie
  • Richard B. Huntoon
  • Thomas P. Enderwick

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Contrast
  • Display Systems
  • Fire And Forget Weapons
  • Guided Missiles
  • Guided Weapons
  • Helicopters
  • Helmet Mounted Displays
  • Vehicle Equipment
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Military Engineering.