Predictive Signature Modeling Via Solid Geometry at the BRL (Ballistic Research Laboratory)

Abstract

For almost two decades the BRL has generated solid geometric models for use in vulnerability and neutron transport calculations. In the past four years, the Laboratory has embarked on a two-phase program to 1) improve its ability to generate, display and modify geometry and 2) couple geometry and related attribute data to a diverse set of analysis codes. Over the past year substantial attention has been given to the development of a predictive signature capability. This report reviews current progress in solid geometric modeling to include examples of color-shaded renderings of weapons systems currently under analysis. In addition, new results of signature models and supporting codes will be discussed and illustrated. Keywords: Graphics editor, Patran, Simulation, Infrared images, Finite element analysis, Synthetic aperture radar.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA197983

Entities

People

  • Paul H. Deitz

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Science
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Geometry
  • Graphics
  • Ground Vehicles
  • High Density
  • High Resolution
  • Images
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Materials
  • Optical Images
  • Radar
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar
  • Three Dimensional
  • Topology

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Computer Science.
  • Computer Vision.