Potential Measurement Errors Induced by Atmospheric Refraction.

Abstract

This report outlines the potential significance of atmospheric refraction and trapping in the measurement of low-altitude targets by airborne sensors. The report addresses two problems: first, the magnitude of potential position errors attributed to atmospheric refraction and trapping; and second, the determination of a seeker's field of view and the necessary measurement accuracy of an airborne radar to hand over a target to an intercept missile. In the discussion of the second problem, a criterion is established for comparison of the magnitude of measurement errors associated with atmospheric refraction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA341850

Entities

People

  • James Keener

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Airborne
  • Altitude
  • Atmospheric Refraction
  • Command And Control
  • Elevation
  • Errors
  • Low Altitude
  • Measurement
  • Ocean Surveillance
  • Radar
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Surface Targets
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Thickness
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis