DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND EDP FOR AN ADVANCED TACTICAL AIR CONTROL SYSTEM: A PRELIMINARY STUDY

Abstract

The discussion outlines some characteristics of the present Tactical Air Control System, highlights some difficulties that might occur with the introduction of digital data processing into the system, and suggests means of avoiding these difficulties. A three-phase program of equipment acquisition is outlined. The concept described has potential for very broad application. Possible areas of utility include air traffic control, ground control of attack aircraft (forward air controller to aircraft), request nets for all aspects of preplanned and immediate air support, and so forth. A coded message concept for an Advanced Tactical Air Control System is illustrated by discussing its application in the context of immediate requests for close air support.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0612053

Entities

People

  • G. M. Northrop

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Command And Control
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Programming
  • Control Systems
  • Data Processing
  • Data Processing Equipment
  • Digital Communications
  • Fire Support
  • Military Organizations
  • Processing Equipment
  • Tactical Air Control Systems
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Task Forces
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Systems Analysis and Design