Salvo Kill Probabilities for Circular Targets - Axisymmetric Case
Abstract
The kill probability resulting from the delivery of a salvo of weapons is not a straightforward calculation since the aiming error is likely to be common to all rounds in the salvo. In the absence of a computer program or a set of tables the analyst may have to resort to the binomial law 1-(1-p)N, where p, the 'single shot kill probability' is computed on the assumption that both aiming error and round-to-round error vary with each round in the salvo. Use of the binomial law in the salvo case can introduce serious error. As an aid in determining weapon requirements, comparing weapon systems effectiveness, etc., salvo kill probabilities against circular targets are tabulated for a wide variety of parametric values.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0890349
Entities
People
- Marlin A. Thomas
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division