Quantitative Description of Obscuration Factors for Electro-Optical and Millimeter Wave Systems
Abstract
The general purpose of this handbook is to provide Army design engineers, scientists, and analysts with a method to quantify obscuration factors for electro-optical (EO) and millimeter wave (mmw) systems. The specific purposes are (1) to provide data and methodology for Army design engineers to asses the effects of natural obscurants and battlefield-induces contaminants on EO and mmw systems, (2) to provide the analytical community with information to calculate system performance, and (3) to indicate to the test and evaluation community the effects that should be considered when a system is evaluated. Chapter 1 is a discussion of the handbook contents and the use of the handbook. Chapter 2 is a qualitative description of EO and mmw sensors and of the natural obscurants and battlefield-contaminants that may degrade sensor performance. Chapter 3 provides quantitative information on natural obscurants, while Chapter 4 contains quantitative information on battlefield-induced contaminants. Chapter 5 describes sensor performance measures, discusses sensor performance defeat mechanisms and illustrates sensor performance calculations using the quantitative data developed in Chapters 3 and 4.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 25, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA172152
Entities
Organizations
- RTI International