Techniques for the Computation of Wind, Ceiling, and Extinction Coefficient Using Currently Acquired RPV Data.

Abstract

Proper deployment and accurate targeting of precision guided munitions depend partly on knowledge of wind velocity, ceiling, and electro-optical extinction in the target area; and knowledge of wind in the target area is crucial for the correct placement of smoke munitions. Wind velocity, ceiling, and volume extinction coefficient in the data silent region near the target may be computed by methods developed in this report using only data currently acquired by a remotely piloted vehicle of the type now being developed for use by the Army. No new instrumentation is required. The required input consists of flight data and data from an on-board imaging system. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA107094

Entities

People

  • James L. Cogan

Organizations

  • Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artillery
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Boundary Layer
  • Computations
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Geometry
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Meteorology
  • Military Research
  • Optical Properties
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Vehicles
  • Wind Velocity

Readers

  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.