| Defense Systems Modernization and Sustainment Initiative |
20 DEC 2006 |
76 pages |
| Authors:
Nabil Nasr; Edward McCarthy; Michael Haselkorn; Michael Thurston; ROCHESTER INST OF TECH NY NATIONAL CENTER FOR REMANUFACTURING AND RESOURCE RECOVERY
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 | The National Center for Remanufacturing and Resource Recovery (NC3R) at RIT has successfully researched and demonstrated technologies that are able to enhance the performance of defense weapons and support systems, while managing total life-cycle costs. The program areas supported by this ONR grant were Asset Health Management, Life-cycle Engineering and Economic Decision Systems, Material Aging, and Modernization through Remanufacturing and Conversion. NC3R efforts included the development of remanufacturing processes for ... |
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| MK 92 MOD 2 Fire Control System Maintenance Advisor Expert System: Implementation and Deployment |
SEP 96 |
146 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas J. Leonard; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis perpetuates research aimed at deploying a diagnostic expert system for the MK 92 Mod 2 Fire Control System to 28 Oliver Hazard Perry class fast frigates. Referred to as the Maintenance Advisor Expert System (MAES) , this expert system is being jointly developed by the Naval Postgraduate School and Port Hueneme Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC PHD). This thesis focuses on the long-term implementation issues related to ... |
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| Combinatorial Solid Geometry Target Description Standards |
APR 96 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
Jodi L. Robertson; Nancy P. Thompson; Lawrence W. Wilson; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The Ground Systems Branch of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory uses computerized geometric target description modeling of vehicles to support its vulnerability analyses. The target describer must follow certain guidelines to ensure a description's compatibility with various vulnerability models. This report presents the required standardization guidelines for target descriptions created in or translated into the BRL-CAD three-dimensional solid modeling system. |
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| Signal Processing Chips/Electronics |
09 NOV 94 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
Aliianna J. Maren; ACCURATE AUTOMATION CORP CHATTANOOGA TN
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| Fire Control Apparatus for a Laser Weapon. |
03 MAR 1987 |
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| Authors:
Richard H. Worsham; John R. Clark; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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 | This patent discloses a laser weapon fire control computer apparatus for responding in real time to the escort/threat scenario that confronts the weapon. The first control computer apparatus compares the threat data with stored predicted scenarios to develop a firing strategy menu which takes into account the fact that the laser energy is instantaneously propagated to the target but requires a substantial amount of time to inflict damage. The fire ... |
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| Field of Fire |
22 MAR 85 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION COMMAND ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This test provides procedures for determining the field of fire (the area which a weapon or group of weapons can cover effectively with fire from a given position) for vehicle-mounted primary and secondary armament. This includes maximum elevation and depression angles at all traverse positions; maximum traverse angles or provisions for continuous traverse; and minimum range of antipersonnel fire at all positions of traverse. Field of fire is an important ... |
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| Accuracy Firing of Tank Weapons. Revision |
07 MAR 85 |
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| Authors:
ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION COMMAND ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| Provides a method of evaluating the capability of stationary combat vehicles to deliver accurate fire on stationary targets. Includes procedures for determining accuracy of fire, dispersion, and utility of operation,. Guidance is also provides for testing special components. Discusses calculation of extreme dispersion, center of impact, standard deviation, cant and bias corrections of firing data. Applies to components directly influencing accuracy. Does not include tests of secondary armament, rates of ... |
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| Embedded Information Transfer Technology Assessment |
16 APR 1984 |
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| Authors:
L. A. Huff; J. Moreland; R. Allison; J. Elia; B. Jerdee; GENERAL DYNAMICS FORT WORTH TX FORT WORTH DIV
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| The objective of this study is to develop approaches for improved Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) internal communications, utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and technology, in order to reduce the growing number of interconnects with LRU's. Worst-case LRU data transfer requirements were established by analyzing internal signal routing, data rates, and duty cycles of the F-16 Fire Control Computer (FCC) and the Programmable Signal Processor (PSP) . It was determined that 25/Mword/second is ... |
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| Objective Techniques and Instrumentation for the Inspection of Fire Control Systems |
JAN 1984 |
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| Authors:
J. Salerno; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER DOVER NJ PRODUCT ASSURANCE DIRECTORATE
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| Currently, the image quality of optical instruments is assessed by human observers and resolution targets. This technique creates problems because it is subjective and may cause disputes in borderline situations. An alternative method that would yield an objective evaluation was considered necessary to avoid the problems associated with standard resolution charts. A program was established to evaluate the modulation transfer function (MTF) of the U.S. Army issue binocular model M19. ... |
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| Gun Stabilization Systems (Vehicular) |
28 JUL 1983 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION COMMAND ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This report describes a method of evaluating vehicular gun stabilization system performance over standardized test courses. It includes tests for frequency response, hull displacement, and stabilizer performance in firing and nonfiring modes with both stationary and moving targets. |
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| Optimization of Aircraft Seat Cushion Fire Blocking Layers |
MAR 1983 |
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| Authors:
D. A. Kourtides; J. A. Parker; A. C. Ling; W. R. Hovatter; NATIONAL AERONUATICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION MOFFETT FIELD CA AMES RESEARCH CENTER
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| This report describes work completed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration - for the Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center. The purpose of this work was to examine the potential of fire blocking mechanisms for aircraft seat cushions in order to provide an optimized seat configuration with adequate fire protection and minimum weight. Aluminized thermally stable fabrics were found to provide adequate fire protection when used inconjunction with urethane foams, ... |
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| An Integrated Design Specification for the HARPOON Shipboard Command- Launch Control Set (HSCLCS), AN/SWG-1A(V) |
DEC 1982 |
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| Authors:
Orville Lawrence Sentman; Randall Keith Maroney; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The Block 1C version of the surface launched HARPOON cruise missile has performance capabilities that cannot be used due to the limitations imposed by the HARPOON Shipboard Command-Launch Control Set (HSCLSC). This thesis is an initial effort to redesign the HSCLCS from the software engineering approach. The HSCLSC system specifications are derived from stated U.S. Navy's requirements and additional features proposed by the authors. The HSCLCS software design is completed ... |
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| A Firing Time Selector for Precision Weapon Aiming. |
19 AUG 1982 |
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| Authors:
Mark D. Kregel; DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
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| A time selector compares a predicted effective aim point of a weapon with an intended aim point and, when the predicted and intended aim points fall within a predetermined threshold, firing of the weapon is enabled. Selection of a firing time in this manner compensates for motion of a gun mount as well as for the aiming error due to bending of the barrel due to acceleration and torque applied ... |
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| The Design of a Portable All Arms Calculator (PAAC) |
OCT 1981 |
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| Authors:
C. J. P. Bensted; WEAPONS SYSTEMS RESEARCH LAB ADELAIDE (AUSTRALIA)
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| A microprocessor based calculator is described which has been designed to provide assistance in determining aiming coordinates for Mortar fire control. However by changing the keyboard overlay and the software the calculator can be used for a variety of applications including Artillery and Armour fire control. (Author) |
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| Evaluation of the Army's Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System |
15 SEP 1981 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The specific objectives of our evaluation were to (1) identify and assess the Army's decision to acquire AFATDS, (2) assess the extent of competition planned for the AFATDS program, and (3) analyze the MIFASS architecture and identify those components and features that could be candidates for incorporation into AFATDS. Information on the scope, methodology, and limitations of our evaluation is in the enclosure. |
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| Night Performance of Combat Vehicles |
08 MAY 1981 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION COMMAND ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This test operations procedure report describes procedures for evaluating night performance of combat vehicles in the areas of mobility, interior illumination, fire control, and durability of illuminating components. Night fire control evaluation consists of prefiring and firing tests to determine the degradation due to darkness of the resolving power, target-detection range, weapon-laying and target-acquisition capabilities of the sighting systems, firing accuracy and dispersion. |
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| Automated Reading of Videotape. |
NOV 1980 |
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| Authors:
Raul G. Machuca; WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE NM INSTRUMENTATION DIRECTORATE
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| This report describes the concepts and software which are used in a prototype videotape reader being developed at WSMR. The goal is to read from one frame of video the position of the target and the three angular rotations of the target. This is done by first making a contour of the target from a frame of video. The Fourier descriptors of the contour are then computed and normalized. (Author) ... |
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| Command, Control, and Communication for the AH-64 with HELLFIRE. |
06 JUN 1980 |
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| Authors:
Robert G. Grimsbo; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| This study examined the feasibility of and the need for a communication link between the advanced attack helicopter employing the HELLFIRE missile and the tactical fire direction system. It also examined the feasibility of and the need for forward observers using a laser designator to fire HELLFIRE missions on the battlefield. During the investigation current Army doctrine for the employment of attack helicopters and their mission on the battlefield was ... |
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| A Study of Fluidic Gun Stabilization Systems for Combat Vehicles. Revision B |
28 APR 1980 |
83 pages |
| Authors:
Charles L. Abbott; Thomas B. Tippetts; Stephen M. Tenney; Charles Paras; AIRESEARCH MFG CO OF ARIZONA PHOENIX
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| A control system was developed for stabilization of the main gun of an armored combat vehicle. The system maintains target alignment of the gun while the vehicle is maneuvering over uneven terrain. The system utilizes fluidic technology for motion sensing, computation, and servovalve control. The program encompassed system dynamic analysis, laboratory testing, and on-vehicle development. |
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| Quadrant Elevation Control Device. |
04 SEP 1979 |
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| Authors:
Bennie F. Lopez; Billy H. Campbell; Bobby D. Collier; William J. Laird; Edward J. DeBona; DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
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| In accordance with this invention, a track vehicle has a launcher thereon that has a multiplicity of launch tubes therein and the launcher is pivotally secured for being elevated at predetermined angles for firing of missiles from the launcher. The angle at which it is desired to fire the missiles is predetermined and then a quadrant elevation control device is used for controlling elevation of the launcher to this predetermined ... |
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| TACFIRE OT 056 Human Factors Evaluation, |
MAR 1979 |
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| Authors:
Douglas Griffith; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This research was conducted as a human factors evaluation of the Tactical Fire Direction System (TACFIRE) command and control system for the field artillery. This report supplements the TCATA OT 056 test report. It provides a human factors evaluation of equipment, tasks and operating procedures, training, and personnel selection requirements. The following are among the HFE findings: The battalion S-280 shelter is regarded as unacceptable by battalion Fire Direction Center ... |
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| M60A1 AOS Tank Gunnery Data Handbook |
MAR 1979 |
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| Authors:
John A. Boldovici ; G. Gary Boycan ; Paul W. Fingerman ; George R. Wheaton; AMERICAN INST FOR RESEARCH WASHINGTON DC
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| This report briefly reviews the methods used in developing a model test of tank crew marksmanship and presents the detailed task analysis data base developed in the course of that effort. Descriptions are included of 266 job objectives that represent all of the ways an M60A1AOS tank is capable of engaging a threat target under current doctrine. Each objective is described in terms of the conditions of the engagement and ... |
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| Analysis of a Controller for the M61 Movable Gun. |
DEC 1978 |
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| Authors:
Donald E. Jones; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| The effects of changing control parameters of the movable M61 gun system proposed for the F-15 aircraft are examined using time response and root locus methods. In the course of the analysis, a Fortran IV simulation program, state space model, and gun servo subsystem Z transform are developed. The gun servo subsystem design has little effect on system response. The system settled in under 0.2 sec and had less than ... |
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| Optical Cant Sensor for Mortars. |
21 NOV 1978 |
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| Authors:
Reinhard R. Ulrich; DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
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| A mortar barrel is fitted with a plane mirror which reflects a first image on a viewing screen positioned in front of the mortar. A floating mirror which remains level with the ground plane is mounted to the barrel and reflects a second image on the viewing screen. Adjustment of the mortar is made for superposition of both images. After repeated firings, motar cant movement may be detected by the ... |
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| Location of Sights and Trigger Mechanism and Time to Fire for a New Infantry Shoulder-Fired Antitank Weapon (VIPER). |
JUN 1978 |
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| Authors:
Dominick J. Giordano; HUMAN ENGINEERING LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| A two-part experiment was conducted to determine the location of sights and trigger mechanism on a new shoulder-fired antitank weapon system and to measure time to ready the weapon for firing. Test findings were included in the scope of work and system specifications for the new weapon, VIPER, which will replace the M72A2 LAW. (Author) |
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| Design Definition Study Report. Full Crew Interaction Simulator-Laboratory Model (FCIS-LM) (Device X17B7). Volume I. Problem Analysis. |
JUN 1978 |
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| Authors:
SINGER CO BINGHAMTON NY LINK DIV
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| This Design Definition Study Report is the preliminary phase of a three-part task performed by the Link Division of the Singer Company to determine the technical feasibility and optimum design for a Full Crew Interactive Simulator-Laboratory Model (FCIS-LM) for the M60A3 main battle tank. The report documents the investigative and analytical efforts conducted to establish training objectives and requirements for the FCIS-LM device, and the development of critical simulation area ... |
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| Alinement Aid. |
24 JAN 1978 |
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| Authors:
Tom E. Moore; DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C
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| This document describes a method and apparatus for aiding the alinement of an element, carried on supporting surface, requiring parallelism to a reference plane or axial orthogonality to that reference plane. A first and second ring are disposed between the element and surface and the second ring, having an interfacing plane, is manipulated such that the interfacing plane is parallel to the reference plane. Suitable attachment is made to assure ... |
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| Study of Helmet Mounted Sight/Display Interface Concepts for F-16 Aircraft. |
01 JUN 1977 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP FORT WORTH TX FORT WORTH DIV
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| Contents: F-16 HMS presentation outline -- F-16 Baseline Configuration; Candidate F-16 HMS Utilization; Candidate Supplier HMS characteristics Summary; and HMS Interface. |
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| Three-Axis Dynamic Simulation of Helicopter Angular Motion for Testing Fire Control Materiel. |
APR 1977 |
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| Authors:
Eli Florence Jr; FRANKFORD ARSENAL PHILADELPHIA PA
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| This report describes a program which was conducted to develop improved testing methods for helicopter fire control acceptance testing by providing meaningful simulation of angular motions within the laboratory. Tests were conducted on a Flight Motion Simulator (FMS), which is hydraulically actuated, operable in both manual and tape modes, and constructed to handle individual test specimens no larger than twenty inches in diameter. Using a pre-recorded tape of angular motion ... |
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| An Adaptive Kalman Filter Tracker for Multi-Mode Range/Doppler Sonar. |
05 MAR 1977 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
C. Nicholas Pryor; NAVAL UNDERWATER SYSTEMS CENTER NEWPORT R I
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| This document presents the use of Kalman filter methods for making optimum use of incoming range and doppler information in determining a target track. Specifically, it (1) illustrates the fundamental application of linear Kalman filter mathematics; (2) expands the matrix equations to show the form and characteristics of the filter; (3) shows two methods of making the filter adaptive to target maneuvers through use of statistical properties of the measurement ... |
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| An Advanced Helmet Mounted Sight (AHMS) System. |
JUN 1976 |
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| Authors:
POLHEMUS NAVIGATION SCIENCES INC BURLINGTON VT
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| The report describes a fully-operable breadboard model of a unique AHMS (Advanced Helmet Mounted Sight) system which uses a controlled magnetic field to establish the position-sensing coupling between the helmet-mounted sight and the airframe. The system uses a single, passive, helmet-mounted sensor and one or more fixed radiators (depending on the particular application) in conjunction with a System Electronics Unit to implement a closed-loop transducing and computing scheme which provides ... |
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| Method and Apparatus for Aiding in Solution of Three-Dimensional Fire Control Problems. |
13 MAY 1975 |
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| Authors:
Lloyd Z. Maudlin; DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C
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| The patent relates to an apparatus for aiding in the solution of a fire control problem for a weapon adapted to attack an underwater target, said weapon being of a type traveling along an air-trajectory to a point on the surface of the water in the vicinity of the target and thence along an underwater trajectory in response to a self contained control. |
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| Fabrication Techniques for Fiber Optic Fire Control Elements. |
APR 1975 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Ronald L. Springfield; FRANKFORD ARSENAL PHILADELPHIA PA
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| This report summarizes the results of a project which was conducted to establish improved manufacturing methods and procedures for the processing of fiber optic blanks (plano-plano surfaces) and fiber optic faceplates (plano convex and plano-concave surfaces). Conventional processes for polishing glass frequently produce scratches, pits, and other defects in fiber optic elements. The fiber optic elements were successfully manufactured using the described processes. |
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| Overhaul/Rebuild Cost Study ARMCOM Items. |
MAR 1975 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY ARMAMENT COMMAND ROCK ISLAND ILL COST ANALYSIS DIV
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| Major item historical overhaul/rebuild data, depot labor rates and overhaul cost estimating relationships (CER's) are tabulated in sufficient detail to allow the estimation of overhaul/rebuild cost for ARMCOM-managed items. Item classes addressed in this study are: (1) Artillery; (2) Fire control; and (3) Small arms. |
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| Laser Rangefinding Techniques for Helicopter Fire Control Applications. Phase I. Hardmounted Laser Concept. |
JAN 1975 |
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| Authors:
Albert C. Cappiella; FRANKFORD ARSENAL PHILADELPHIA PA
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| The concept of hardmounting a laser rangefinder to a helicopter airframe and having the pilot obtain the range to target by pointing the aircraft, was evaluated. The overall results indicate that this technique produced range errors of approximately 10% over all altitudes (300 ft. to 2500 ft.). The evaluation showed the range error to increase significantly as operational altitude decreased. This was due to small angular pointing errors translating into ... |
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| A Feasibility Study for Improvement of the 3-Inch 50-Caliber Mark 33 Gun Mount and Associated fire Control Systems, |
SEP 1974 |
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| Authors:
Howard V. Yarus; Earl E. Biermann; John D. Bass; NAVAL WEAPONS LAB DAHLGREN VA
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| A study is conducted to determine the feasibility of improving the service record of the 3 inch/50 MARK 33 Gun Mount. Investigations into new loading concepts, increased reliability and maintainability, and reduction in operating costs by eliminating on-mount personnel are discussed and evaluated. Also included are present limitations of the MARK 56 and MARK 63 FIRE Control Systems. Adaptability of the MARK 14 (RG) Gunsight to the MARK 63 FCS ... |
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| Application of Instrument Monitoring and Control Devices for the Precision Alignment of Glass Prisms to Metal. |
AUG 1974 |
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| Authors:
Joseph Mooney; FRANKFORD ARSENAL PHILADELPHIA PA
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| The report describes a study that was undertaken to determine the type and number of deficiencies encountered in the inspection of adhesive bonded prism assemblies using glass-to-metal bonding procedures. This report also describes the approach employed to correct the deficiencies highlighted by the bonding study. The approach is primarily concerned with maintaining the precision alignment that is required between the glass prism, the metal adherend, and the bonding fixture. The ... |
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| Air Force Flight Test Center Technology Needs. |
MAY 1974 |
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| Authors:
James L. Stehn; AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST CENTER EDWARDS AFB CALIF
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| This technology document presents all of the 1973 technology needs of the Air Force Flight Test Center in accordance with the definitions and requirements of AFSCR 80-29, Technology Need Program. Laboratory responses to the statements of need are also included. The Technology Needs are: a full size maneuvering target aircraft; engineering anthropometric and biomedical evaluation of aircraft crew station geometries; vector missile miss distance indicator (to be installed in targets); ... |
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| Land Clutter Characteristics for Computer Modeling of Fire Control Radar Systems. |
15 MAY 1973 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
Robert D. Hayes; Frederick B. Dyer; GEORGIA INST OF TECH ATLANTA ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION
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| Summarized in this report are the pertinent, unclassified data on the reflectivity of a variety of classes of land clutter. The data are confined to those taken at radar frequencies included between 9 and 95 GHz. Brief discussions are included for a number of the characteristics of radar return from clutter, although emphasis is directed to the average statistics of the amplitude of the return. Preliminary mathematical representations are included ... |
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| Electronics in the Anti-Air Defense System, |
10 MAY 1973 |
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| Authors:
H. Malohodzic; FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIV WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO
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| The report contains a generalized description of antiaircraft defense systems and procedures as used by Communist-bloc countries. Mention is made of defense system components employed in the United States. |
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| Improved Sound Ranging Location of Enemy Artillery. |
APR 1973 |
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| Authors:
Donald M. Swingle; Raymond Bellucci; ARMY ELECTRONICS COMMAND FORT MONMOUTH N J
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| ER AIDED ANALYSISA major improvement in sound ranging computational techniques has been developed and demonstrated. Target location data produced by the USRAN3 technique are degraded much less by errors in input data, including meteorological correction data, than are those of the field method. When tested on a set of 1863 target locations, the USRAN3 technique yielded 43% more fixes with errors less than 45 meters than did the field method. ... |
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| Research Study of Radar Reliability and its Impact on Life-Cycle Costs for the APQ-113, -114, -120 and -144 Radars |
APR 1973 |
266 pages |
| Authors:
S. G. Miller; R. T. Simpson; A. M. Agnone; E. J. Benman; R. P. Collins; GENERAL ELECTRIC CO UTICA NY AEROSPACE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS DEPT
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| The purpose of this study was to provide insight into Reliability Worth through quantifying the relative values of reliability activities and their impact on life cycle costs. This study is based on APQ-120 and APQ-113/114/144 Radar reliability data, spanning only a specific time period of their development, and therefore the findings presented are limited to the equipment configurations included in the data base and the specific time period studied. In-service ... |
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| On Optimal Correction of Gunfire Errors, |
MAR 1973 |
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| Authors:
Robert J. Corn; Gary R. Phillips; CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES ARLINGTON VA
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| Control of stochastic error in a discrete system is analyzed for an error model comprised of zero mean uncorrelated and Markovian processes plus a random bias of known functional form. It is shown that the optimal solution in the sense of minimum mean square error is realized with a Kalman filter, a linear predictor, and a storage-feedback device. The system used to illustrate this application is a gun system, and ... |
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| Sight-Indirect Fire |
12 FEB 1973 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
A. N. Garland; ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION COMMAND ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The report describes a method for evaluating the operational and functional performance characteristics of indirect fire sights. It identifies supporting tests, facilities, and equipment required. It provides procedures for mounting and seating, calibration, laying and relaying the weapons, sightsetting, and field combat tests applicable to infantry indirect fire weapon sights. |
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| Computer-Assisted Naval Applications of Holography. |
09 FEB 1973 |
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| Authors:
Nabil H. Farhat; Walter I. Landauer; William E. Wallace; COMPUTER COMMAND AND CONTROL CO WASHINGTON DC
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| The work being reported on in this phase of a continuing study is based upon previous work which investigated the potential in naval operational applications of several possible holographic imaging systems, especially when coupled with digital computers (CCCC Reports Nos. 132-2 and 132-3, AD-869245L and AD-884157L). This report covers the possible use of naval fire control radars in conjunction with holographic imaging as an aid in aircraft and missile identification. ... |
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| The Effective Drag Functions for Digital Gunfire Control Systems. |
FEB 1973 |
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| Authors:
G. H. Ott; NAVAL WEAPONS LAB DAHLGREN VA
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| The effective drag functions derived by the Naval Weapons Laboratory for the computation of gun ballistic data in digital gunfire control systems are presented. The accuracy and derivation of the functions are given as well as the least-squares coefficients computed for 3- and 5-inch projectiles. FORTRAN listings of the three programs used in the computation of the coefficients are given in the appendices. (Author) |
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| Stability and Control of the Helicopter When Used as a Weapons Platform for Aerodynamically Stabilized Rockets. |
FEB 1973 |
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| Authors:
Robert W. Campagna; ARMY ELECTRONICS COMMAND FORT MONMOUTH N J
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| NS Platform for Aerodynamically Stabilized Rockets.Technical rept.,Campagna,Robert W. ;ECOM-4078DA-1-F-162202-A-A-971-F-162202-A-A-9713(*aircraft fire control systems, stability), (*helicopters, *rocket launchers), rockets, impact prediction, target acquisition, fire control system components, stabilization, flight control systems, mathematical modelsThe report is concerned with stability and control of the helicopter when used as a weapons platform for aerodynamically stabilized rockets. Analysis and simulation are used to ascertain problem areas that exist when engagement techniques similar to those used for ... |
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| An Evaluation of Fire Control Systems for Use with Automatic Cannon on Combat Vehicles. |
FEB 1973 |
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| Authors:
Kenneth R. Pfleger; Louis R. Cerrato; FRANKFORD ARSENAL PHILADELPHIA PA
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| The report presents an evaluation of the firing accuracy of combat vehicles firing automatic cannon against ground targets. The basic performance capabilities of current weapon systems employing varying degrees of fire control sophistication. Data on closed-loop fire control systems are also presented. Conclusions based on these evaluations and an outline for future analytical effort are also included. (Modified author abstract) |
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| The Vulcan Air Defense System (VADS): Dynamic Field Evaluator (DFE) for the Gun Air Fefense Effectiveness Study (GADES). |
NOV 1972 |
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| Authors:
Robert S. Segal; FRANKFORD ARSENAL PHILADELPHIA PA
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| The dynamic field evaluator is a measurement device using advanced simulation techniques to determine Vulcan Air Defense Systems (VADS) performance in terms of gun pointing accuracy. In addition, it permits controlled investigation of the effects on system accuracy of introducing into VADS improved and/or unique fire control components, subsystems and computation algorithms for solution to the fire control problem. (Author) |
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| A Tactical System Benchmark for the Numerical Solution of Trajectories. |
SEP 1972 |
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| Authors:
Bernard J. Newman; James R. Wagner; ARMY ELECTRONICS COMMAND FORT MONMOUTH N J
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| The following report is a characterization of the operational software of a typical numerical solution for trajectories. The presentation is in the form of a benchmark program with detailed flowcharts which can be implemented on any computer to test, analyze and evaluate its computational capability to handle this type of problem. A specific implementation on a TI-2540 third generation, general purpose, militarized computer is presented. (Author) |
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