Theoretical modeling of the MILES hit profiles in military weapon low-data rate simulators

L. C. Andrews; R. L. Phillips; C. A. Smith; S. B. Belichki; R. Crabbs; J. T. Cofarro; W. Fountain; F. M. Tucker; B. J. Parrish

doi:10.1117/12.2238060

19 September 2016 Theoretical modeling of the MILES hit profiles in military weapon low-data rate simulators

L. C. Andrews, R. L. Phillips, C. A. Smith, S. B. Belichki, R. Crabbs, J. T. Cofarro, W. Fountain, F. M. Tucker, B. J. Parrish

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Proceedings Volume 9979, Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans V; 99790B (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2238060
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2016, San Diego, California, United States

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Math modeling of a low-data-rate optical communication system is presented and compared with recent testing results over ranges up to 100 m in an indoor tunnel at Kennedy Space Center. Additional modeling of outdoor testing results at longer ranges in the open atmosphere is also presented. The system modeled is the Army’s Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) that has been used as a tactical training system since the early 1980s. The objective of the current modeling and testing is to obtain target hit zone profiles for the M16A2/M4 rifles and establish a data baseline for MILES that will aid in its upgrade using more recently developed lasers and detectors.

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L. C. Andrews, R. L. Phillips, C. A. Smith, S. B. Belichki, R. Crabbs, J. T. Cofarro, W. Fountain, F. M. Tucker, and B. J. Parrish "Theoretical modeling of the MILES hit profiles in military weapon low-data rate simulators", Proc. SPIE 9979, Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans V, 99790B (19 September 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2238060

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