The visibility of targets on the ground for observers in an aircraft was studied. The maximum flight altitudes at which detection, recognition, or identification of ground targets is still possible were calculated under the assumption that the visibility distance is a logarithmic function of the altitude. The constants of this function were determined experimentally.


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    Title :

    The Influence of the Flight Altitude and the Limitation of the Field of View on the Visibility of Targets on the Ground and the Maximum Visibility Flight Altitude


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    44 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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