The Application of Colorgraphic Techniques to the Determination of Indirect Fire Weapons Aiming Point Strategies.
Abstract
This research was directed at the utilization of computer-based Decision Support System (DSS) technologies for the generation of aiming point strategies for dynamic indirect fire weapons firing at irregularly shaped target complexes. DSS technology offers an effective human-computer symbiosis in the generation of near optimal solutions to otherwise untractable problems. The project has resulted in the development of a methodology which uses colorgraphic display on a chromatics CG-1999 terminal with an internal Z-80 microprocessor. The operator can use a light pen to enter target areas of a desired shape, and individual coordinate locations for up to nine weapons. Using internally recorded ballistic data, the operator can then superimpose upon the target area a 95% confidence area ellipse for the expected point of impact and lethal area for each weapon until a solution is found for maximum area coverage. Once a solution is determined, the aiming point grid(s) for each weapon is computed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA131146
Entities
People
- John G. Sweeney Jr
- Leslie G. Callahan Jr.
Organizations
- Georgia Tech