Problem of the reference height of the projectile trajectory as a reduced meteo-ballistic weighting factor

Abstract

This paper deals with the issue of preparation of the aiming angles with the use of tabular firing tables and needed determination of the ballistic elements μ B (ballistic wind w B , w xB , w ZB , ballistic (virtual) temperature τ B , ballistic density ρ B ) from the standardized met messages. The weighting factors are used for the calculation of ballistic elements μ B that are incorporated into the trajectory calculations characteristics of weapon and ammunition. Two different methodologies practically used in the praxis are analysed and compared. For the comparison of the two methodologies the reference height of trajectory determined from the weighting factor functions is employed. On the basis of the analyses conducted, the potential for further increase in accuracy of these aiming angles preparation methods is pointed out.