Automatic measurement of precision and accuracy from the hit pattern of small arms using electronic target system

Abstract

The basic parameters of the combat training and weapon practicing are the determination of the accuracy and precision. The automatic systems for acquiring of the hit pattern are very expensive and inaccessible. Modern automatic systems are designed as nonmaterial target system for accurate spatial positioning of the projectile trajectory in one or more planes. In the paper will be described the design of the non-material high-resolution target acquisition system developed on the optoelectronics IR (infra-red) sensors. The frame of the multiple IR sensors coupled with the microcomputer platform is the optical frame. The complete target acquisition system is consisted of the two frames for positioning in vertical and horizontal direction. Additionally, in the target system is incorporated the algorithm for the determination of the appropriate statistical values from the group of shots, as accuracy and precision parameters. The assembly hardware components are commercially accessible. The designed algorithm is applied through simple software code. The main aim of the developed target system is for the measurement of the small arms shooting. The presented target system is open for enhancement and can be used for different weapon system.