Accession Number:

AD0744902

Title:

Resolution Requirements for Identification of Targets in Television Imagery

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION INC COLUMBUS OH COLUMBUS DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Brainard, R. W.
• Marshall, R. H.

Report Date:

1965-01-25

Pagination or Media Count:

38.0

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to empirically relate the probability of correctly identifying targets in television imagery to the number of scanning lines traversing the target. Five different targets scaled models were investigated an aircraft, oil storage tanks, a bridge and two buildings. Each target was located in different positions and orientations on a scaled terrain model. A television system scanned the terrain model and presented the image on a monitor. Observers attempted to identify which one of the five targets was located within a small, inscribed area.

Descriptors:

• *AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE
• *TARGET RECOGNITION
• *TELEVISION DISPLAY SYSTEMS
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• TEST METHODS
• VISUAL ACUITY
• TERRAIN MODELS
• OPTICAL SCANNING
• RESOLUTION
• TARGET ACQUISITION

Subject Categories:

• Psychology
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE