Research on the strategy of improving the accuracy of terminal sensitive projectile landing points based on weather forecast

Abstract

Based on the problem that considerable ballistic error and inaccurate target coverage of terminal-sensitive projectiles while fighting without weather conditions causing the reduction of combat effectiveness and/or even can’t complete combat tasks, this work elaborated two commonly used solutions and methods. According to the real working experience of the test range, a new proposal of using the meteorological forecast data to calculate the ballistic elements of the terminal-sensitive projectile was studied. Furthermore, the deviation between the ballistic landing point and the test landing point under various environmental factors such as standard meteorological conditions, meteorological forecast data and actual meteorological data was analyzed using numerous testing data and ballistic simulation results, which indicates the accuracy and reliability of meteorological forecast data in the terminal sensitive projectiles range and side deflection prediction. In summary, this study proves a theoretical reference for improving the combat effectiveness of terminal-sensitive projectiles under real combat environments, and also provides convenience for the development of terminal-sensitive projectile tests.

Keywords

• terminal sensitive projectile|meteorological factors|landing points accuracy|operational effectiveness