Accession Number:

AD0860948

Title:

Military Potential Test of Fennel Gyro Theodolite, KT-2.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 30 Jun-13 Aug 69,

Corporate Author:

ARMY FIELD ARTILLERY BOARD FORT SILL OK

Personal Author(s):

• Nettesheim, Richard

Report Date:

1969-09-03

Pagination or Media Count:

71.0

Abstract:

A military potential test was conducted at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The purpose of the test was to assess the capability of the Fennel Gyro Theodolite, KT-2, to meet the criteria stated in the qualitative materiel requirement QMR for Survey Instrument, Azimuth, Gyro, Lightweight, and to determine the specific characteristics of the test item. Over 240 azimuth determinations were made to assess accuracy and precision. In addition, the test item was transported over varying terrain and subjected to prolonged use.

Descriptors:

• *THEODOLITES
• *GYROSCOPES
• *ARTILLERY
• AZIMUTH
• DETERMINATION
• SURVEYING(GEOGRAPHIC)
• ARMY EQUIPMENT
• ACCURACY
• ACCEPTABILITY

Subject Categories:

• Optical Detection and Detectors
• Fire Control and Bombing Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE