The Effects of Changes in Flare Intensity on the Recognition Probability of Vehicular Size Targets

Abstract

The present specifications on minimum acceptable flare intensity are made without any quantitative information on how reductions in intensity influence an observer's ability to recognize targets. A study was conducted, using the Pyrotechnic Terrain Model, to examine the relationship between changes in the intensity of flares and target recognition. Four separate cases were examined having different illumination requirements for recognition. Using these data, three types of illumination flares at three ranges were evaluated to show the decrease in recognition and recognition areas with decreasing intensities. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA057238

Entities

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  • Jesse F. Tyroler
  • Robert B. Davis

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Aircrafts
  • Army Personnel
  • Artillery
  • Classification
  • Figure Of Merit
  • Ground Level
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Observation
  • Observers
  • Probability
  • Recognition
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Target Recognition
  • Terrain Models
  • Test And Evaluation

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