Using Realistic Sensor, Target, and Scene Characteristics to Develop a Target Acquisition Model

1 June 1982

journal article
research article
Published by SAGE Publications in Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Vol. 24 (3) , 321-328
https://doi.org/10.1177/001872088202400307

Abstract

This paper provides a model of target acquisition that will aid in the design of electro-optical detection devices. Twelve subjects, highly skilled in target detection, located targets in 32 terrain scenes taken from a realistic terrain board. Independent variables included display resolution, field of view, target contrast, target range, number of targets, and scene complexity. All experimental variables had a significant effect on target detection performance. A regression equation is presented, which can be used to predict detection time given the various sensor, target, and scene characteristics.

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Mathematical Modeling of Air-to-Ground Target Acquisition
Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 1976