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Building Meteorological Backup Artillery Products: Leveraging Upper Air Data
Building Meteorological Backup Artillery Products: Leveraging Upper Air Data

Author(s): David Sladek, Michal Šustr, Jan Ivan, František Hudec
Subject(s): Physical Geopgraphy, Security and defense, Military policy, Methodology and research technology, Environmental interactions, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Univerzita obrany - Centrum bezpečnostních a vojenskostrategických studií
Keywords: Artillery Meteorological Support; Fire Accuracy; METCM; Meteo-11; Upper-Air Sounding;

Summary/Abstract: Accurate meteorological data is crucial for precise artillery fire, yet its availability can be compromised in combat conditions. This study investigates the impact of limited meteorological information on artillery accuracy and explores potential mitigation strategies. By analysing upper-air data from a single weather station, we simulated various scenarios of reduced meteorological support. Our findings highlight the significance of meteorological factors on artillery performance and the potential consequences of inadequate data. We developed a foundational framework for offline artillery support products, emphasizing the need for robust methods to estimate atmospheric conditions in data-scarce environments. Future research will focus on incorporating advanced modelling techniques and additional data sources to enhance the accuracy and applicability of these products.

  • Issue Year: 34/2025
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 136-158
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: English
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