Groundwars Analysis of the Laser Warning Receiver (LWR). Phase 2

Abstract

Laser Warning Receivers provide early warning of impending threat engagements. An LWR capable of warning the tank commander to pop smoke or take evasive maneuvers benefits the Blue tank during both the attack and the defense. The LWR's had a greater impact on Blue tank survivability in the defense than in the attack. The LWR linked with popping smoke showed more benefit than when linked with seeking cover or moving to an alternate fire position. This analysis suggests that an LWR's ability to warn of an impending engagement and take measures to break line-of-sight will provide a significant improvement to a tank's survivability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 02, 1992
Accession Number
ADA252338

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Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Angle Of Arrival
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Army
  • Artillery
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Executives
  • Guided Weapons
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicles
  • Line Of Sight
  • Munitions
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Survivability
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  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vehicles
  • Weapons Countermeasures

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  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
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  • Military Science

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  • Directed Energy