An Improved Search and Scan Technique for Short Range Air Defense Crewmen.

Abstract

U.S. Army Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD) systems require visual detection of threatening aircraft prior to initiating engagement procedures. This thesis evaluates alternative visual search techniques which employ scan patterns derived from an understanding of SHORAD capabilities, the tactical air threat, and human visual search phenomena. An experiment was conducted to determine the overall effectiveness of each technique. Analysis of experimental data suggests that one pattern is significantly more effective than other patterns currently in use. Recommendations are also made to improve SHORAD visual search effectiveness by adopting specific training programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA132166

Entities

People

  • Gregory Hugh Parlier

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Antisubmarine Aircraft
  • Artillery
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Military Applications
  • Military Aviation
  • Operations Research
  • Short Range Air Defense
  • Statistical Analysis

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Military Science