Project CHECO Southeast Asia Report. Impact of Darkness and Weather on Air Operations in SEA

Abstract

Combine adverse effects of darkness and weather conditions on air operations in a combat situation, and a very hazardous operational environment is likely to prevail. This CHECO report investigates problems and limitations of the impact which darkness and weather have on air operations in Southeast Asia. Throughout this report, special emphasis is placed on tactics, techniques, and innovations developed to counteract unfavorable effects of night and weather on mission accomplishment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 10, 1969
Accession Number
ADA486457

Entities

People

  • Philip R. Harrison

Organizations

  • Pacific Air Forces

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Combat Operations
  • Control Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Guidance
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Science
  • Navigation
  • Navigational Aids
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Navigators
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies