Atmospheric Data Requirements for Battlefield Obscuration Applications.
Abstract
This report identifies current and future basic atmospheric data requirements--including estimates of sensing range, accuracy, and resolution--that are needed to assess and describe appropriate atmospheric effects on US Army weapons systems which involve the propagation of electromagnetic energy through the atmosphere. The approach taken is user oriented, with the following types of users being identified: atmospheric modelers, weapons systems designers, weapons systems developers, operational test and evaluation practitioners, and war game players. A section is also devoted to weather applications and possible needs of troop trainers and tactical decision makers, that is, field commanders. Although some commonality of data requirements does exist across the spectrum of users, this report points out differences in individual user needs for atmospheric data to support Army electro-optical and near-millimeter wave weapons systems. Comments are also included that address the all-important question as to what should constitute a minimum atmospheric data set that is adequate to support the total life cycle of electro-optical weapons systems from conception through deployment. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA100398
Entities
People
- E. H. Holt
Organizations
- Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory