Accession Number:

ADA056339

Title:

Field Measurement and Data Collection System for Engagement Simulation Field Exercises

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Jul-30 Sep 1977

Corporate Author:

BEHAVIORAL TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS INC SILVER SPRING MD

Personal Author(s):

• O'Heeron, Michael K. , Jr.
• Howell, Willard Y.
• Frazier, Thomas W.
• Johnson, Eugene

Report Date:

1978-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

145.0

Abstract:

Engagement simulation techniques now being used to train Army combat units require better instrumentation and methods to gather accurate data for unit evaluation. This report describes six systems for locating vehicle positions, in terms of requirements for engagement simulation data analysis and in terms of usefulness at a specific site at Fort Carson, Colorado. Optical ranging, optical triangulation, radio-based ranging, laser ranging, unattended ground sensors, and benchmark-aided judgments were evaluated. Radio ranging - pulsed radar and Loran - provided the most precise location data and are also operationally available. A separate field study of optical ranging and triangulation methods details their utility and limitations for gathering position data.

Descriptors:

• *ARMY TRAINING
• *MILITARY EXERCISES
• *WAR GAMES
• COSTS
• DATA ACQUISITION
• LASER TRACKING
• LORAN
• MAINTAINABILITY
• RANGE FINDING
• SIMULATION
• TARGET ACQUISITION
• THEODOLITES
• TRIANGULATION

Subject Categories:

• Humanities and History
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE