New Concepts for U.S. Combat Vehicle Systems

Abstract

A new approach for developing ground combat vehicle systems concepts based on the use of unmanned, highly automated, and remotely managed target acquisition and engagement subsystems offers the potential for major increases in system firepower, firepower mobility, and survivability. The approach can be used to extend the capabilities of current tank systems and to provide alternative designs and operational concepts for future tank systems. TEARS (tank Effectiveness Augmentation by Remote Subsystems), extends the capabilities of current rank systems by employing tank-crew-managed, highly automated, limited mobility platforms (Demons) equipped with IR-radar sensors and antiarmor weapons. The TEARS system concept appears to offer force multiplier improvements to tank systems and forces in terms of selected engagement-related capabilities and intra- and inter-theater mobility.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA125455

Entities

People

  • W. J. Whelan

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Electronic Warfare
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Electronic Countermeasures
  • Employment
  • Firing Rate
  • Land Warfare
  • Manpower Utilization
  • Materials
  • Procurement
  • Target Acquisition
  • Unmanned Ground Systems
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Delivery
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Military Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs