LOS Analysis Algorithm for Mid-range Guided Weapon System

Lee, Han-Min

Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology 2010;13(4):642-649.

Han-Min Lee

중거리지대공 유도무기체계 적용을 위한 가시선 분석 알고리듬 연구

이한민

국방과학연구소 전술유도무기체계개발단

Abstract

LOS analysis is used for optimal deployment of mid-range guided weapon system or system engagement effectiveness simulation. Comparing to real-world, LOS analysis includes error sources such as coarse terrain data resolution, refraction of radio waves, and several ideal assumptions. In this research, exact LOS algorithm under assumption of constant earth curvature and error analysis of that is investigated. It proved that LOS algorithm under assumption of constant earth curvature has negligible error in mid-range guidance weapon system's scope.

Key Words: Line-of-sight, Terrain Data, Digital Maps, Line-of-sight Analysis, Earth Curvature, Mid-range Guidance Weapon