Modeling, Design, Analysis, Simulation, and Evaluation (MDASE) for Far-Target Location (FTL) Systems

摘要

This paper describes aspects of Modeling, Design, Analysis, Simulation, and Evaluation (MDASE) in relation to gyrocompassing for Far-Target Location (FTL) systems. FTL systems provide an extensive support for many joint operations efforts, which are critical for a variety of defense users. The basic principle of gyrocompassing is to establish azimuth based on the measurement of the earth's angular velocity vector and the local gravity force vector. The US Army needs a suite of effective Modeling, Analysis, Simulation, and Evaluation tools for the design, development, implementation and validation of the gyrocompass based azimuth and attitude determination modules for the FTL systems.