The Probability of Hitting a Polygonal Target

Abstract

For mathematical convenience, military targets are generally represented by simple geometric shapes (circles, elipses and rectangles) in performance models which require the computation of hit probability. A much more realistic representation of target shape would frequently be possible through the use of a polygon. This report derives a simple algorithm for the computation of the probability of hitting a general n-sided polygon.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA099818

Entities

People

  • Arthur D. Groves

Organizations

  • United States Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Boundaries
  • Computations
  • Equations
  • Errors
  • Hit Probabilities
  • Integrals
  • Logistics Management
  • Numerical Integration
  • Polygons
  • Probability
  • Probability Density Functions
  • Procedures (Computers)
  • Triangles
  • Weapon Delivery
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Applied Combinatorial Optimization and Logic Circuit Design.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Structural Dynamics.