Armor Target Systems Concepts.
Abstract
This report summarizes the results of the ARETS study program conducted by Sperry Support Services under Contract N61339-76-D-0022. The study recommendations are presented along with system cost data and a cost effectiveness analysis. Data pertaining to frangible ammunition and berm construction are included. Three subsystems makeup the moving target system: the moving target carrier, the target, and auxiliary equipment. The moving target carrier constitutes the system prime mover and its associated protective scheme. The target element is made up of 3-D target and hit sensors while the auxiliary equipment comprises the guidance and communication, hostile fire simulators and visual hit simulator subsystems. Three concepts for target carriers were investigated; no armor, a light armor and a heavy armor concept. In addition to the three concepts for carriers, an additional category, that of a carrier especially designed to Marine Corps requirements, is presented. The various guidance, communication, hostile fire simulation and visual hit simulation schemes reviewed are presented along with the selection made by Sperry for incorporation into the MTS. The guidance and communication system selected is incorporated into a single element that would be specifically developed for an Armor Moving Target System. Target materials that were investigated are discussed along with the selection of such materials considered most promising for three-dimensional (3-D) target construction. Also, a hit sensing system provided by PM TRADE was tested under actual live firing tests. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 16, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA058642
Entities
Organizations
- Sperry Corporation