A Simple Graphical Model for Analyzing Radar Homing Interceptor Engagements
Abstract
In this note, a simplified model of radar homing interceptor engagements is described. This model permits analysis of the interaction among sensor parameters such as angular accuracy and acquisition range, interceptor parameters such as maneuver limits and response time and system parameters such as closing velocity and handover accuracy. Simple expressions are obtained for the sensor prediction accuracy using various types of range-dependent measurement errors. These include glint, instrumentation error and thermal error for both active and semi-active sensors. A simple graphical technique is used to determine the feasibility of a homing engagement and to estimate the resulting miss-distance. A set of nomograms is included to permit full variation of the system and component parameters.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 17, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA082460
Entities
People
- Stephen D. Weiner
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology