Land-Based Range Estimation

Abstract

The present report describes an analysis and evaluation of the range estimation skills involved in the aiming and firing of modern antitank weapons under varying meteorological, illumination, and terrain conditions. Following a detailed presentation of the Ono-Gogel model of distance perception, an attempt is made to explore the model's implications for range estimation. It is concluded that estimating the range of distant targets (beyond 50 meters) requires judgements of both absolute and relative distance of target and non- target objects in the field of view. If weapon users are to attain the level of proficiency needed to guarantee satisfactory hit rates, it is recommended that trainees complete a brief training program in distance estimation. The report also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of several different ranging aids. Finally, several suggestions for additional research are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA125888

Entities

People

  • Milton H. Hodge

Organizations

  • University of Georgia

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Anti-Tank Weapons
  • Applied Psychology
  • Army Personnel
  • Identification
  • Instructors
  • Judgment
  • Literature Surveys
  • Military Research
  • Observation
  • Psychology
  • Range Finding
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design