KINE 3020 Study Guide - Detection Theory, Radar Detector
29 May 2014
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A common dimension of these situations is that there is uncertainty about whether a signal is present or not. We have a signal, dots caused by the aircraft of the enemy. It was often hard to tell the different between the two sources for the dots on your screen. So the operator has to make a decision about what to do when he sees dots. (b) explain the 4 possible outcomes the operator would bare in his or her decisions? hit. The enemy are engaged perhaps before they even reach land and might be turned away before they can even attack their target. miss. The enemy attach their target and perhaps catch our planes on the ground which makes them very easy to destroy. false alarm. This wastes fuel which was in short supply at this time. In addition, you can fatigue both the pilots and their aircraft making them less ready for the next attack. correct rejection.
