The Significant Parameters Affecting the Modelling of Target Acquisition of Ground Combat Targets from Tactical Helicopters

Abstract

The acquisition of ground targets in combat from tactical helicopters, employing low-level flying techniques, is a complex process. The author examines the air-to-ground target acquisition process and investigates the parameters affecting this process. The tactical environment of helicopters is outlined and those parameters deemed significant and/or peculiar to this environment are identified. Current mathematical models of air-to-ground target acquisition are reviewed. Those which are considered relevant to this particular problem are described. The author concludes that there are no validated models for predicting target acquisition from tactical helicopters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA028853

Entities

People

  • Basil Grahame Baskerville

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Classification
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Helicopters
  • Line Of Sight
  • Low Altitude
  • Mathematical Models
  • Models
  • Operations Research
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Recognition
  • Target Acquisition
  • Target Detection
  • Targets

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.