A Radar Bomb Scoring Method

Abstract

The major features of a proposed approach to radar bomb scoring are discussed. The method uses observed deviations from desired release conditions as a basis for predicting bomb mean point of impact in the target plane. Circular Error Probable (CEP) is estimated using a non-central chi-square approximation of the bomb impact distribution. Contributions of bomb scoring system errors (such as errors in radar location) to the apparent delivery system CEP are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA026257

Entities

People

  • Donald R. Barr
  • K. L. Keene
  • Thomas D. Burnett

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Circular Error Probable
  • Computations
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Equations
  • Miss Distance
  • Normal Distribution
  • Radar Tracking
  • Random Variables
  • Schools
  • Security
  • Shape
  • Surveys
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States Naval Academy
  • Virginia

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology
  • Radar Systems Engineering.