Accession Number:

AD0915627

Title:

Time, Space, Position, Information (TSPI) Study.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jul 72-Jan 73,

Corporate Author:

CALSPAN CORP BUFFALO NY

Personal Author(s):

• Mellenger, Thomas H.
• Dziuba, C.
• Jenney, W. P.
• Newton, D. J.
• Meagher, D. P.

Report Date:

1973-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

236.0

Abstract:

This study was performed to identify tracking techniques and systems that could be used to track multiple targets in a realistic threat environment. The work performed provided technical support to IRAQ for analysis and evaluation of tracking systems and techniques for a Continental Operating Range COR. The tracking requirements for the COR are twofold. The near term or initial system requirements 1-5 years are for tracking 16 aircraft within a 75 n.mi. diameter circle. The far term or future system requirements 5-10 years are for tracking 60 aircraft and 40 ground vehicles within a 200 n.mi. diameter circle. The study was to provide guidelines of techniques that would satisfy near term requirements as well as having long term growth potential for satisfying the far term requirements. The study included the investigation of measurement techniques, navigation systems, range measurement systems, range displays and computer requirements. Major emphasis was given to the analysis of hardware developed ranging systems that could, with modifications, satisfy the Air Forces near term tracking requirements. The two sytems which will most likely satisfy the near term requirements are Cubic Corporationss Air Combat Maneuvering Range ACMR and General Dynamics Range Measurement SystemData Collection System RMS-2DCS. Appendix C Secret of this report, prepared for RADC and published separately, will discuss ALSS technology and its relationship to TSPI requirements. Author

Descriptors:

• *DISTANCE MEASURING EQUIPMENT
• *NAVIGATION
• TRACKING
• RADAR TRACKING
• TIME
• THREATS
• DISPLAY SYSTEMS
• COMPUTERS
• LASERS
• LORAN
• RADIO NAVIGATION
• TACAN
• INERTIAL NAVIGATION
• LIGHT EMITTING DIODES
• KALMAN FILTERING
• POSITION(LOCATION)
• COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• AIRCRAFT
• TARGETS
• MULTIPLE OPERATION
• HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
• REAL TIME
• LIQUID CRYSTALS
• PLASMAS(PHYSICS)
• INTERFEROMETERS

Subject Categories:

• Lasers and Masers
• Electrooptical and Optoelectronic Devices
• Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE