| Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) Program |
OCT 89 |
92 pages |
| Authors:
John M. Broom; David F. Champion; William H. Greene; Ronald F. Martere; Jamie W. Purvis; LITTON COMPUTER SERVICES DIV MOUNTAIN VIEW CA
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 | This document contains a description of the Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) program of the Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) system, along with a record of the measures taken, standards used, underlying instructional methodologies, a statement of the technical limitations of the system, and copies of programming flow charts. The information is for use by personnel who may be involved in future developmental work on the MACS system and for those ... |
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| Modification of Selected Integrated Sight Unit Controls on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle |
AUG 88 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
David F. Champion; Robert L. Rollier; Stephen D. Knapp; David L. Lewis; LITTON COMPUTER SERVICES DIV MOUNTAIN VIEW CA
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| The design of the contrast, brightness, and on/off controls of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle's (BFV's) thermal sight has resulted in frequent accidental displacement of setting. As this report shows, such accidental displacements delay and inhibit a gunner's ability to classify and engage targets. A solution to this problem has been experimentally tested. The contrast and brightness knobs had vinyl grommets inserted between the knobs and the panel face. The grommets ... |
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| Procedures and Guidelines for Thermal Imaging |
AUG 88 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Robert L. Rollier; David F. Champion; Paul R. Roberson; Jon G. Graber; LITTON COMPUTER SERVICES DIV MOUNTAIN VIEW CA
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| The thermal training package comprises a handbook and a slide presentation with accompanying script. The handbook contains a description of how the thermal sight works; a review of the thermal controls; and step-by-step procedures for obtaining an initial thermal image, for pre-marking control settings to facilitate obtaining a thermal image, and for scanning a sector; there are also guidelines to help gunners classify detections and estimate range. The scripted slide ... |
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| Increasing the Combat Effectiveness of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle: New and Modified Thermal Training Procedures and Products |
AUG 88 |
59 pages |
| Authors:
David F. Champion; Robert L. Rollier; Donald P. Frederick; Paul R. Roberson; Stephen D. Knapp; LITTON COMPUTER SERVICES DIV MOUNTAIN VIEW CA
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| This report describes exploratory research on the effects of camouflage, cover, and concealment on detection and classification of thermal targets. It is extremely difficult to conceal the thermal signature of a vehicle in a surveillance position. The use of cut foliage and defilade positioning, however, were found to make classification and detection equally difficult. Researchers developed and field tested a set of thermal training guidelines that address sight control manipulation, ... |
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| Development of a Driver Alert System (DAS) for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle |
JUL 88 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
David F. Champion; Paul R. Roberson; David E. Lewis; LITTON COMPUTER SERVICES DIV MOUNTAIN VIEW CA
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| Observation of Bradley Fighting Vehicles (BFVs) in the field revealed a potential for communication problems between drivers and commanders. Since communication was by intercom only, electrical failure, battle damage, unplugging or removal of the driver's CVC helmet, or interference from platoon radio traffic could disrupt the system. For this reason, an emergency/backup driver alert system was developed. An audible two tone warbler alerting device was fitted into the driver's compartment, ... |
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| Increasing Bradley Fighting Vehicle Effectiveness: Improved Training Approaches and Equipment |
JUL 88 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
Robert L. Rollier; Steven D. Knapp; Donald P. Frederick; David F. Champion; Paul R. Roberson; LITTON COMPUTER SERVICES DIV MOUNTAIN VIEW CA
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| Nine issues that affect the combat effectiveness of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) are discussed in this report. All of them were selected for development and evaluation work. The general findings for each area indicate the following: (a) a thermal training package can enhance individual and unit capability during limited visibility conditions, (b) a modified range card may be easier to use than the existing BFV cards, (c) an optical ... |
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