Abstract: A feedback control system utilizing optimal signal acquisition for an auttic real-time sensing system. A sensor generates a continuous train of sensor output signals which are sampled. A histogram is determined from that sample and processed utilizing a digital transinformation technique. A feedback signal is achieved that is used to adjust a control signal of the sensor.

Abstract: A means for training troops to readily identify and successfully engage ey vehicles at night by providing a system simulating the lighting signature patterns of running lights of said enemy vehicles. The simulated running lights may be mounted on a simulated enemy vehicle in the appropriate lighting signature patterns. The simulated enemy vehicle may be a friendly tank or other vehicles, such as jeeps, armored personnel carriers, 3/4-ton vehicles, etc. The simulated running lights may be attached to the friendly vehicle by field expedient tape, wire, screws, etc. and have input power passing through operator dimmer controlled organic dimmer/map light assemblies to adjust the brightness of the running lights in accordance with the brightness of the map light inside the simulated enemy vehicle.

Abstract: A low cost, easily assembled simulated thermal target for use as either a aining device or as a target decoy against an enemy. Various simulated thermal targets may be constructed to appear as enemy tactical vehicles when viewed by thermal images.