DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN DEVELOPING A METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS OF SHORT-BARRELED SMALL ARMS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17721/2519-481X/2025/88-02Keywords:
short-barreled weapons, combat effectiveness, digital technologies, firearms training, virtual simulators, sensor systems, application tactics, tactical modelingAbstract
The article is devoted to the study of digital technologies for evaluating the combat effectiveness of short-barreled small arms in real and simulated combat environments. It analyzes the evolution of virtual small arms training simulators and their role in enhancing the accuracy of shooting analysis and tactical training. The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness level of using digital systems to ensure objective assessment of weapon technical parameters and to improve tactical approaches to their combat use. A systematic review of modern virtual training systems was conducted, including optoelectronic sensors, laser simulators, infrared tracking technologies, and AR/VR systems. The methodology is based on comparative analysis of system functionalities, their capability to capture shooting parameters (barrel trajectory, stability, reaction time), and process data using specialized software. The research results demonstrate that digital technologies provide high-precision recording of key shooting parameters such as barrel deviation, trigger pull timing, and shot dispersion, which enables identification of design flaws in weapons. These systems also make it possible to model dynamic combat scenarios, including urban environments and stress-inducing conditions, offering a comprehensive analysis of both individual and group tactical actions. The scientific novelty lies in the integration of sensor platforms, game engines, and biometric data (heart rate, stress level) to create a digital profile of combat effectiveness that takes into account both technical and physiological factors. The proposed approach opens new possibilities for objective comparison of different weapon models and their adaptation to contemporary combat doctrines. Future research perspectives include the development of simulation-supported systems to increase immersion in virtual environments. Further progress is expected in the formation of a unified digital assessment model that integrates data on individual and group tactical interactions to generate comprehensive combat profiles.
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