Experimental Investigation of Near Real-Time Interpretation Techniques for Transmitted Imagery
Abstract
Eight interpretation concepts such as might be utilized at a ground terminal in conjunction with the handling of transmitted imagery were simulated. Four were one-man concepts while the other utilized two-man teams viewing the imagery in sequence. The one-man concepts were formulated around different combinations of the elements of availability of film speed control, and the decision criteria for the initial man of the team and the associated rescreening strategy of the second man of the team. Military image interpreters detected, identified, and reported targets on the imagery, presented on motorized light table under two film input rates, utilizing the conditions of the various experimental interpretation concepts. Interpretation performance was found to be influenced by the size of the viewing area and the use of a magnifying reticle to localize targets, in the one-man concepts. The incorporation of the speed control option did not significantly affect performance. Provision for control of film movement or differential emphasis on accuracy or completeness had no significant effects in the two-man concepts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA107515
Entities
People
- Marshall A. Narva
- Robert B. King
- Thomas E. Ray
Organizations
- HRB Systems