Boresighting and Weapon Checks with the Close-in Panel

Abstract

A specially designed close-in panel can be used in boresighting the turrent weapons and sights of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. This paper,seeking to address problems that arise in boresighting, describes developed/modified design for the panel, boresighting procedures, guidelines for making the panel, and procedures for conducting critical weapon system checks, including those for backlash, drift, equilibrator, and boresight retention. Keywords: Bradley fighting vehicle; Boresight retention; Close-in panels; Boresighting; Equilibrator; Backlash; Drift.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA211292

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  • Mike S. Perkins
  • Paul R. Roberson

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boresights
  • Classification
  • Computers
  • Control Knobs
  • Control Panels
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Guns
  • Indicator Lights
  • Indicators
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Security
  • Social Sciences
  • Stabilization Systems
  • Weapon Control
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

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