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15 July 1999 Gunfire performance of stabilized electro-optical sights
Jesse J. Ortega
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Abstract
The design of stabilized electro-optical sights is a fairly mature technology. As such, many if not most of the major design tradeoffs are well know and characterized. These include basic gimbal configuration, gyroscope technology, servo control configuration, friction and inertia relationships, and structural-servo interactions. Most of these considerations and effects can be adequately treated with the classic design sequence: Design in the linear world, simulate in the non-linear world, and test in the real world. Experience has shown, however, that behavior of a stabilized sight during gunshock is difficult to predict, and the classic design sequence may ont predict gunshock problems until the late-in-the-cycle test phase. Further, evidence indicates that the system that provide excellent nominal stabilization performance may not perform well during gunshock. A discussion of a system in this regard is presented. Tradeoffs in stabilization versus gunshock performance are discussed. A section on suggested risk- reduction activities is also given.
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Jesse J. Ortega "Gunfire performance of stabilized electro-optical sights", Proc. SPIE 3692, Acquisition, Tracking, and Pointing XIII, (15 July 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.352849
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KEYWORDS
Gyroscopes

Electro optics

Amplifiers

Electronics

Mirrors

Missiles

Motion measurement

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