Comparison Test Between Two Moving Target Sighting Procedures for Viper.

Abstract

An experiment was conducted comparing two different procedures for engaging moving targets with VIPER relative to soldier's ability to learn, remember and use the procedures. One sighting procedure was based on target speed ('s'), the other sighting procedure was based on the angular distance a target moves in a prescribed time interval ('t'). Soldiers learned how to use the 'S' procedure quicker, remembered it better, made fewer errors when attempting to use it, and had an overwhelming preference for it. We recommend that the 'S' procedure be adopted for use with VIPER. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA069486

Entities

People

  • Chauncey E. Wilson
  • Dominick J. Giordano

Organizations

  • Human Engineering Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Anti-Tank Weapons
  • Army
  • Aspect Angle
  • Confidence Limits
  • Crossings
  • Engineering
  • Errors
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Infantry
  • Instructions
  • Instructors
  • Moving Targets
  • Pictures
  • Rocket Propelled Grenades
  • Time Intervals
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.