Angular Momentum. Can Be Used in Ballistic Tracking

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Abstract:

The correlation and tracking problem for ballistic objects is a major concern for the Strategic Defense Initiative SDI. In this report, the use of angular momentum for gating and assignment of reports and tracks of ballistic objects is proposed. The various errors and appropriate statistical tests that could be used on angular momentum to potentially improve the tracking and correlation, multi-track hypothesis and Kalman filters are studied. The investigation is performed in earth centered inertial Cartesian coordinates for position, velocity and acceleration in tracking, gating and assignment. A discussion is given of a brief investigation, the theory developed, the results of numerical test and the conclusions. Tracking, Data Fusion, Angular Momentum.

Author(s):
Kolbe, R. L.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Summary rept
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA247722
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL/MR/4440-92-6952
Project Number(s):
23003
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*TRACKING, VELOCITY, ACCELERATION, STATISTICAL TESTS, COORDINATES, ALLOCATIONS, BALLISTICS, ANGULAR MOMENTUM, TRACKS, CARTESIAN COORDINATES, MOMENTUM, FILTERS, ERRORS, CORRELATION, THEORY, REPORTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Target Direction, Range and Position Finding
Keyword(s):
PE63215C
Report Date:
1992 Mar 05