Requirements for Accurate Predicted Fire
Must have accurate:
- Target Location and Size.
- Launcher Location.
- Weapon and Ammunition Information.
- MET Data.
- Computational Procedures.
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Title: Requirements for Accurate Predicted Fire
Target Location and Size: Accurate and timely detection, identification and location of ground targets and the determination of their size and disposition on the ground are essential for accurately computing firing data. Target location is primarily determined by use of target acquisition assets and sensing platforms. Other sources include maneuver FSEs and special operating forces.
Launcher Location: The PADS provides accurate survey data for survey control points used by launchers. Accurate firing point location is a function of the launcher SRP/PDS based on the initial survey data. It can also be derived at the firing point directly from GPS.
Weapon and Ammunition Information: The ballistic algorithm imbedded in the EU of the launcher FCS takes into account specific ammunition information (weight, ambient temp and ammunition type).
Solution Meteorological Information: The effects of weather on the rocket must be considered and the firing solution must compensate for those effects. Use of current meteorological information in the FCS allows the firing solution to compensate for current weather conditions.
Computational Procedures: The computation of firing data must be accurate. Special applications program (SPAPs) programmed in the launcher FCS yield accurate and timely firing data. Individual and collective training reduce the probability of procedural or data input error.