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Message no. 1
From: Stefan Hahn <HAHN@***.EDU>
Subject: Artillery 101
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1993 12:05:22 -0700
Sorry, but SR targeting scopes are electronic, I believe. Although I'm sure you
could get an optical one...
Y'know what you _could_ do, you could place position sensors INSIDE the
barrel (shielded from the blast, o'course) at each end. By comparing elevations
and angles, you could plot 'em on a screen-scope, in effect using the barrel
for a scope (no magnification or anything, but a much longer line, hence great
daytime accuracy...)
I _still_ prefer the stiletto in the back, tho'

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Message no. 2
From: The Deb Decker <RJR96326@****.UTULSA.EDU>
Subject: Re: Artillery 101
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1993 17:47:56 -0500
>Sorry, but SR targeting scopes are electronic, I believe. Although I'm sure you
>could get an optical one...

Where is this stated? You can have either optical or electronic scopes.

>Y'know what you _could_ do, you could place position sensors INSIDE the
>barrel (shielded from the blast, o'course) at each end. By comparing elevations
>and angles, you could plot 'em on a screen-scope, in effect using the barrel
>for a scope (no magnification or anything, but a much longer line, hence great
>daytime accuracy...)

Que? Explain what you're doing and how this is supposed to work.


J Roberson

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