Theodolite Accuracy Statistical Analysis Methodology.

Abstract

This report discusses the THEODOLITE computer program and algorithm. THEODOLITE is a FORTRAN program designed to provide information, based upon probability theory, on the reliability of the intersection data and its corresponding estimate of bullet splashdown locations calculated by the DERANGE program. The DERANGE program takes angular THEODOLITE readings and computes estimated bullet impact points. DERANGE is useful for determining ammunition quality. The THEODOLITE algorithm is useful as are liability check of DERANGE or any program giving the same type of data as DERANGE. The THEODOLITE program works not only for the sample median estimate of impact provided by DERANGE but also for any estimate based upon the locations of the intersections generated by THEODOLITES. Several rounds must be fired in order to use this program since it relies on an approximate sample variance of THEODOLITE angles derived from all rounds fired. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA300408

Entities

People

  • Winston C. Chow

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Algorithms
  • Ammunition
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Science
  • Impact Point
  • Information Science
  • Line Of Fire
  • Measurement
  • Monte Carlo Method
  • Probability
  • Random Variables
  • Reliability
  • Simulations
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistics
  • Surface Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Approximation Theory.
  • Computer Science.