PAC-3 Insensitive Munitions/Final Hazard Classification (IM/FHC) Test Program and Multimedia Database

摘要

The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) Integrated IM/FHC Test Program for the PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Program is progressing rapidly. The sub-scale tests have been completed, the detailed test plan has been approved by the Department of Defense (DOD) and full-scale testing has been completed at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The unique configurations of some of the full-scale tests proved challenging in satisfying both insensitive munitions (IM) and hazard classification data collection. This paper will discuss some of the aspects of the instrumentation used in the IM/FHC full- scale tests and the preliminary test results. In addition to the test methods, a shortfall was recognized on how to best display the data collected. This led to the development of a new multimedia database that has been developed jointly between USASMDC and the Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM). This database has several unique features. It is built around the IM/FHC detailed test plan, which serves as the blueprint for conducting the sub-scale and full-scale tests and in collecting, storing, and displaying the test results. This PC level computer program includes a conventional alpha-numeric (text) database with the ability to observe both static photographs and edited video clips, all within the PC and viewed on the computer screen without the need for ancillary video player equipment. The large storage capacity and advanced video technology now allow for significant video storage within the database in the form of compact disc (CD) record. This paper discusses the construction of the database and will show sample results from PAC-3 test data. A live demonstration of the operation of the system from a laptop computer will be provided at the conference.