Military Weapon Simulators Utilizing Visible Wavelength Lasers

Abstract

One of the more interesting applications of the visible laser is that of weapon simulation for military training. The laser produces several characteristics in a simulator that make it ideal for the training situation, such as, safety, cost savings, and immediate scoring feedback. Several laser weapon simulators developed an patented by the Naval Training Equipment Center are discussed. The basic concept, test and evaluation, and the final end product are presented for: Tank Gunnery Trainer, Machine Gun Trainer, Howitzer Direct Fire Trainer, and helicopter Door Gunnery Trainer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA042120

Entities

People

  • Neil Mohon

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Gunnery Trainers
  • Guns
  • Helicopters
  • Helium Neon Lasers
  • Howitzers
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Machine Guns
  • Machines
  • Naval Training
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy