RE: PDS vs. IAVR/LAW/SMAW/etc.

I believe that the reason that PDFCs attack IVAR's and PDS attack GMS is
two-fold.
1) Different sensors/fire control systems. PDFC's probably detect
high-speed
movement toward the vechicle (bullets, grenades, IVARs). PDS is probably
activated by radar, lasers, and other active ranging/designating
sources.
2) Area of coverage. PDFC's primarily protect the front, back, and sides
of
the vehicle. PDS primarily look for targets that are more elevated
(trying
for the top armor).

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Brian Bell
bkb@beol.net	
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: adrian.johnson@sympatico.ca [SMTP:adrian.johnson@sympatico.ca]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 11:01 PM
> To:	gzg-l@CSUA.Berkeley.EDU
> Subject:	Re: PDS vs. IAVR/LAW/SMAW/etc.
> 
> 
> Ignoring the Slammers, one could suggest that perhaps the rocket (or
> whatever) propulsion systems of these weapons are so zoomie that the
> projectile travels too fast to be engaged.  Like trying to use a PDS
of
> today to engage a hyperkinetic penetrator anti-armour round of
today...
> 
> However, I agree with Tom here - I don't see why a PDS shouldn't be
able
> to
> engage an IAVR if it can engage a GMS/P...
> 
> Adrian
> 
> 
> Adrian Johnson
> adrian.johnson@sympatico.ca
>