Using affinity for target generation in a firearms training simulator
Abstract
The paper proposes a conversion of plane shooting targets using two-dimensional affine transformations. It is assumed that affine transformations will be useful for target generation in firearms training simulators (FATS). The structure and the matrix formation algorithm of target vertex matrices are described as well as transformation matrices and output matrices. Vertex matrices were formed for twelve plane shooting targets. Transformation matrices 3×3 in size were used for conversions. Mathematical modelling and computer simulation of software-configurable plane shooting targets for FATS were performed in the Mathcad v.15 software.
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