MATILDA Version-2: Rough Earth TIALD Model for Laser Probabilistic Risk Assessment in Hilly Terrain - Part II
Abstract
Over the past 15 years, the United Kingdom (UK) Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the United States (US) Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) have collaborated to develop a US-UK laser range safety tool, the Military Advanced Technology Integrated Laser hazarD Assessment (MATILDA) tool. MATILDA uses Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) techniques to perform laser safety and hazard analysis in support of airborne laser designator use during test and training exercises on military ranges. The initial MATILDA tool, MATILDA PRO Version1.6.1, was based on the 2007 PRA model developed to perform range safety clearances for the UK Thermal Imaging Airborne Laser Designator (TIALD) system. The 2007 TIALD model was an approximation that assumed flat terrain on the range (Smooth Earth TIALD Model), a conservative approximation valid in all terrain. Over the past five years, however, an enhanced version, MATILDA PRO Version-2.0.3, has been produced. The enhanced tool is based on an updated (2012) TIALD model that has more complex PRA algorithms appropriate for hilly terrain (Rough Earth TIALD Model).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 28, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1040457
Entities
People
- Brian K. Flemming
- Daniel F. Huantes
- Matthew D. Flower
- Paul K. Kennedy
Organizations
- 711th Human Performance Wing