Inflatable
Naval Gunnery Targets Utilization
Killer Tomato™ destroyed
classic adrift RADAR gunnery target
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Utilization Notes:
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Radar reflectance depends upon many
factors. Plain balloons are for visual use only and have very little
radar cross section. Radar enhanced balloons have special radar reflective
material fastened to various locations to best reflect radar.
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Visible Distance is a factor of reflectance,
enhancements, weather conditions and sea state. Generally Target
Balloons are not visible at more than line of sight.
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Targets are intended to be destroyed
in use during active gunnery target practice. Once damaged, they
are not intended to be reused, or repaired. After damaged the balloon
should sink.
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Balloon is basically a single very large
cell filled with AIR, some with a skirt at the bottom which fills with
water to stabilize and anchor the balloon to the surface when afloat.
There is little internal structure.
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Balloons are not practical to be filled
with any other substance, particularly not with a chemical foam which would
severely complicate disposal after use.
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Balloons are filled using a standard
"leaf blower" type of device or any HVAC, pump, or engine exhaust duct
which can be channeled into the balloon.
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An undamaged Target Balloon may be recovered
by use of a line attached.
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NOTICE:
Spent NavTGTs on the surface are a hazard to navigation. After use,
any NavTGT remaining on the surface of the sea must be recovered and recycled.
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