Computer Controlled Target Locator/Designator System.

Abstract

This report presents the results of a technology program conducted at the Guidance and Control Directorate, US Army Missile Research, Development and Engineering Laboratory to demonstrate the feasibility of using a digital computer and navigation unit to control an optical sight/laser designator system. The system tested the capability to determine the coordinates of a target visible in the optical sight to cue the optical sight to coordinates furnished by the operator, and to track a target inertially to compensate for aircraft motion.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 22, 1976
Accession Number
ADA031416

Entities

People

  • Dan T. Reed
  • John R. Williams
  • Little J. Little
  • Michael C. Pitruzzello

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Digital Computers
  • Engineering
  • Guidance
  • Laser Target Designators
  • Navigation
  • Optical Sights
  • Systems Engineering

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy