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Chapter 2 / Target Modelling<br />

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2.5.2 Target Trajectory 7 - Definition<br />

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Equation 2.5-3<br />

A 0.5 g accelerating PN attack against the launcher with a superimposed<br />

weave with a frequency of 0.25 Hz.<br />

2.5.3 Target Trajectory Characteristics<br />

The 3D trajectory, and the range, speed, bearing and elevation for these two<br />

trajectories are shown in Figure 2-2 to Figure 2-7. The impact points shown<br />

on these figures are based on a missile PN trajectory launched at 30 s. The<br />

data is contained in files TGT_003 (blue trace) and TGT_007 (red trace).<br />

Both targets fly straight and level for the first 37 s at a constant speed of<br />

400 m/s before any acceleration profiles are initiated. Low pass filters are<br />

applied to the acceleration demands with longitudinal and lateral time<br />

constants of 0.3 s and 0.5 s respectively.<br />

2.6 Discussion<br />

The target simulator is common to the other simulators supported by the<br />

program infrastructure. This simulator is not so much isolated, as the others<br />

are deactivated leaving only target trajectory generation. The target models,<br />

being relatively simple, generate trajectory data from the PVA states at the<br />

simulation reference rate so as to appear as “continuous” to the sensor<br />

simulator.<br />

Default target characterisation is provided in respect of the physical<br />

dimensions and dynamic capabilities of military aircraft for glint modelling.<br />

Although military aircraft appear to come in all shapes and sizes they do in<br />

fact fall into distinct categories with relatively small variances. Typical<br />

dimensions are provided for fighters, trainers, helicopter and bombers.<br />

The target models focus on motion in the Earth fixed Alignment frame<br />

provided that is a reflection of the air-launched application. Three target<br />

classes are established during program initialisation depending on user input<br />

data: stationary, head-on and crossing. The stationary case is often ignored<br />

however, it is relevant for land fixed targets, helicopters and vertically<br />

launched aircraft.

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