Laser Marksmanship Evaluation: A Universal Math Model and Experimental Verification.
Abstract
The MILES 105 mm main tank gun transmitter was tested for the potential of using the system as a markmanship trainer. The tests were carried out over a 3000 meter range at the Space Shuttle runway at Kennedy Space Center. Experimental evidence collected in CW laser experiment show that the statistical distribution used in the MILES development, i.e., Log-Normal, is valid only over short ranges. At long ranges the Negative Exponential distribution was measured. A new universal math model was developed which accurately described the statistics of the fluctuation laser signal along the entire range up to 3000 meters. Using this new universal model, the cumulative fading was calculated. This analysis showed that it is the intermediate ranges which have the greatest fading. Based upon the experimental evidence and the math model we conclude that the MILES system is not sufficiently accurate for long range gunnery marksmanship training, but that a new CW laser transmitter and receiver, developed by NTEC in a parallel project, should meet the required accuracy. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA104453
Entities
People
- Larry C. Andrews
- Ronald L. Phillips
Organizations
- University of Central Florida