On the statistical evaluation of hit patterns

Part A of this paper describes a statistical test procedure for examining the hitting accuracy of missiles by the evaluation of hit patterns. The procedure is illustrated by a numerical example which is supplemented by a sensitivity analysis.Part B presents the theoretical background of the test procedure. In this connection approximate methods are sometimes employed, mainly to simplify practical applications. Special emphasis is placed on an examination of the size of errors in the approximations used, and on an appraisal of the power of the test.