circular error of probability
1Circular error probable — In the military science of ballistics, circular error probable (CEP) (also circular error probability or circle of equal probability[1]) is an intuitive measure of a weapon system s precision. It is defined as the radius of a circle, centered… …
2circular error — An accuracy figure representing the stated percentage of probability that any point expressed as a function of two linear components (e.g., horizontal position) will be within the given figure. Circular error probability (CEP 50%), and CE (90%)… …
3circular error probability — the extent to which ordnance will miss the target A Gulf War usage, from the illustration by concentric rings on a chart: There was something called circular error probability, which simply meant the area where a bomb or missile was… …
4circular error probability — The radius of a circle within which half the missiles or projectiles are expected to fall. It is an indicator of the delivery accuracy of a weapon system, used as a factor in determining probable damage to a target. The CEP is expressed as a… …
5Circular — is a basic geometric shape such as a Circle. Contents 1 Documents 2 Travel and transportation 3 Places …
6probability theory — Math., Statistics. the theory of analyzing and making statements concerning the probability of the occurrence of uncertain events. Cf. probability (def. 4). [1830 40] * * * Branch of mathematics that deals with analysis of random events.… …
7Probability interpretations — The word probability has been used in a variety of ways since it was first coined in relation to games of chance. Does probability measure the real, physical tendency of something to occur, or is it just a measure of how strongly one believes it… …
8Probability distribution — This article is about probability distribution. For generalized functions in mathematical analysis, see Distribution (mathematics). For other uses, see Distribution (disambiguation). In probability theory, a probability mass, probability density …
9horizontal error — The average error in range, deflection, or radius, within which a weapon may be expected to strike or fall in the target area. The horizontal error of weapons making a nearly vertical approach to the target is described in terms of circular error …
10rocket and missile system — ▪ weapons system Introduction any of a variety of weapons systems that deliver explosive warheads to their targets by means of rocket propulsion. Rocket is a general term used broadly to describe a variety of jet propelled missiles… …