Initial Engineering Tests of the Human Engineering Laboratory's Fire Control Research System

摘要

The Fire Control Research System (FCRS) was developed by Delco Systems Operations for the Human Engineering Laboratory as a one-of-a-kind test bed for conducting human factors research in the area of tank fire control System tests were performed on the FCRS to 1) identify and correct outstanding operational deficiencies; 2) ensure that the systems is capable of functioning in an in-the-field test environment; and 3) obtain a preliminary measure of firing accuracy. The tests indicated that, although the system performed sufficiently in some human factors research, further testing to determine inherent FCRS armament delivery accuracy is necessary. Keywords: Fire control; Human factors; M551 Sheridan, Gunner performance; Scaled tactical target; Gunner laying; Tracking aids; Gunner controls; and Burst fire.