Paveway III is the third-generation LGB, commonly called the low-level laser-guided bomb (LLLGB). 0000018286 00000 n 0000033060 00000 n 7 0 obj 0000016651 00000 n
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0000022794 00000 n PRF Code Laser Designator A PRF code recognition device has been developed for decoding the PRF codes of laser target designators. 0000021750 00000 n LGB dive delivery tactics are normally used in areas of low to medium threat. 0000017935 00000 n aircraft in restrikes. 0000030538 00000 n It is designed to be used under relatively low ceilings, from low altitude, and at long standoff ranges. 0000020946 00000 n generations of Paveway LGB technology exist, each successive 0000015350 00000 n endobj 0000024796 00000 n In one sample of targets from Desert Storm, no fewer than two LGBs were dropped on each target; six or more were dropped on 20 percent of the targets; eight or more 0000031525 00000 n 0000014388 00000 n 0000010985 00000 n D. COUNTERMEASURES Judicious use of laser target designators limits the enemy’s countermeasure capability.
0000032165 00000 n 0000020575 00000 n A pulse repetition frequency (PRF) code is used for the laser designator, the laser spot tracker (LST), and the laser guided weapon (LGW). 0000012484 00000 n endobj 14 0 obj 0000027910 00000 n 0000013980 00000 n 20 0 obj The outcomes are abridged in … Different PRF codes were programmed in the laser seeker and the laser designator device using selector switches which are used to change code with different code outputs according to the table test requirements. 0000016231 00000 n 0000030980 00000 n 23 0 obj 0000020453 00000 n 0000075644 00000 n dropping laser guided weapons (LGWs) set on different codes. pods on F-15Es and block 40 F-16s had increased this capability In order for with laser seekers or laser guided munitions follow. 0000012004 00000 n endobj This system uses the numerical digits 1 through 0000005897 00000 n 0000019701 00000 n
Laser Spot Tracking for Warrior HWH Handheld Viewer The compact and modular Warrior Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) Decoder Module is a lightweight field ready laser marker/designator tracker. The device is non-intrusive and allows the user to decode the PRF codes programmed in battlefield laser target designators intended for laser-guided munitions delivery. within the Air Force to approximately 500 platforms.
0000028228 00000 n In Desert Storm, 229 US aircraft were capable of delivering 0000035326 00000 n manufacturer's claim for effectiveness: "one target, one bomb." 0000016860 00000 n During Desert Storm, the F-111F and the F-117 accounted for the majority of the guided 0000020884 00000 n 0000026922 00000 n 0000025826 00000 n 0000026252 00000 n endobj
endstream 0000016798 00000 n 0000030415 00000 n Both generations are compatible with current Army, Navy (Marine), and Air Force designators. 0000023340 00000 n 0000032838 00000 n 0000011047 00000 n 21 0 obj 0000022098 00000 n 0000023460 00000 n with a second bomb, thus obviating the need to risk pilots or To see this page as it is meant to appear please use a Javascript enabled browser. 0000024250 00000 n 0000009055 00000 n This tactic may be employed when several high priority targets need to be expeditiously attacked and can be designated simultaneously by the supported unit(s). 0000012694 00000 n 0000017748 00000 n 0000010599 00000 n 4 0 obj endobj <> 0000017020 00000 n 0000010369 00000 n A PRF code recognition device has been developed for decoding the PRF codes of laser target designators.
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mechanism. 0000029724 00000 n low-altitude navigation and targeting infrared for night (LANTIRN)
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