Extreme Spread
Contents
Experimental Summary
Given |
All of the (h,v) positions do not need to be known so a ragged hole will suffice. |
Assumptions |
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Data transformation | Identify two holes, \(i, j\) which are the farthest apart. |
Experimental Measure | \(ES = \sqrt{(x_i - x_j)^2 - (y_i - y_j)^2)}\), |
Given
The requirements for this test are very basic. Just a target with \(n\) shots.
Assumptions
None are needed to make measurement. However making assumptions about the dispersion will all theoretical calculations about the measurement.
Data transformation
The data transformation for a human has simple requirements, just the ability to locate the holes which are the furthest apart. If the target has a ragged hole it can be a bit tricky, but the edges of the hole should have enough curvature to make shot location possible.
Experimental Measure
If measuring on the range, then the center of the hole is difficult to locate. Typically a vernier caliper would be used to measure the distance from the outside edges of the holes, then the bullet caliber subtracted to get a c-t-c measurement.
If using a computer then the center location would be a matter programming. For example a mouse might be used simply to point out the holes, or to drop a dot at the center of the hole, or to drag a circle over the hole.
Outlier Tests
Theoretical \(ES\) Distribution
Assuming that the shots are Rayleigh distributed allows us to make some theoretical estimates.
Parameters Needed | |
\(PDF(r; \sigma)\) | no direct evaluation, must be simulated via Monte Carlo |
\(CDF(r; \sigma)\) | no direct evaluation, must be simulated via Monte Carlo |
Mode of PDF) | depends on \(n\), in general |
Median of PDF | |
Mean of PDF | |
Variance | no direct evaluation, must be simulated via Monte Carlo |
Variance Distribution | |
(h,v) for all points? | Yes |
Symmetric about Mean? | No, skewed to larger values.
More symmetric as number of shots increases. |
Parameters Needed
Variance and Its distribution
CDF
Mode, Median, Mean
Outlier Tests
See Also
Dispersion Assumptions - A discussion of the different cases for shot dispersion
Other measurements practical for range use are:
- Covering Circle Radius - about same precision as Extreme Spread if Rayleigh distributed
- Diagonal - somewhat better precision than Extreme Spread if Rayleigh distributed
- Figure of Merit - somewhat better precision than Extreme Spread if Rayleigh distributed