A Survey of Simulation and Test Results for Assessing RPV Performance in a WBIC Environment.
Abstract
This report identifies salient test results and recommend selected models that can be used for estimating Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) mission payload performance in the presence of weather and battle-induced contaminants in operational scenarios. The effect of weather and battle-induced contaminants (WBIC) on RPV payload performance must be evaluated for each of the missions that the RPV is expected to perform. For purposes of this analysis, five missions are defined: (1) Target acquisition; Detecting, recognizing, and identifying enemy elements and providing their location for immediate response by fire support. (2) Target designation; Using laser designators to illuminate hard point targets for engagement with laser-guided weapons such as Copperhead and Hellfire. (In addition, the RPV can designate target areas for acquisition by laser spot trackers such as the Air Force's Pave Penny system.) (3) Artillery adjustment; Functioning as 'forward observers' and directing or adjusting field artillery fire. (4) Reconnaissance; Obtaining, by visual observation and the laser ranging system, information about the activity and resources of the enemy; or securing data concerning meteorological, hydrographic, or geographical characteristics of a particular areas. (5) Damage assessment; Determining the effects of an attack on a target.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA091603
Entities
People
- M. H. Crowell
Organizations
- System Planning Corporation