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1. A Cursory Verification of the Target Acquisition Weapons Software 3.1.3 (TAWS) Water Background Algorithms. Charles M. Pearcy II, 1Lt, USAF
MR3570
17 Sep 04
2. Overview Importance of TAWS
Data
TAWS Water Algorithms
Density Differences
Water Clarity
Conclusion
3. Importance of TAWS How soon will you see the target?
How soon will the enemy see you?
Change the question
Why did the munition miss?
To
Which munition should I use?
4. Data Used UDAS, Rawinsondes, sfc obs for TAWS weather files.
Used the spar pyroheliometer for light attenuation measurements
Used 4 different CTD sites upcast of the top 5m.
For variables in density calculations
For light attenuation measurements
5. TAWS Water Algorithms Three forms of water background.
Soil Moisture (vegetation & bare soil routines)
Swamp/Marsh routines
Water only routines
Water only routines are the focus
Three inputs have an impact
Weather
SST
Water clarity
6. TAWS Water Algorithms