Automated Aerial Refueling Concept of Operations (REVISION 1)
Abstract
The Aerial Refueling Systems Advisory Group (ARSAG) recognizes that Aerial refueling (A3R) will become a reality in the near term. As such, ARSAG wants to lead the industry and the services in guiding the standardization and interoperability of the A3R mission. To achieve this goal, Group 5A of the ARSAG/Workshop /Joint Standardization Board (JSB) has been working on a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) guide document to support A3R. The ultimate goal of this document is to produce a new Chapter in Allied Tactical Publication (ATP) 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56 Air-to-Air Refueling CONOPS). However. given that much of the technology is in the development stage, and many of the countries are not actively seeking A3R capability, ARSAG decided to submit the attached recommendations for a Standardization Related Document with two goals in mind; 1) Guide systems development with the goal of future interoperability; 2) Stimulate all nations conducting aerial refueling to think about how A3A will be conducted and what their role in it can be (tanker or receiver).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 31, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1109141
Entities
People
- Ba Nguyen
- Calvin Tan
- David Currie
- David Francey
- Dex Halprin
- Gavin Bishop
- Mark R. Pilling
- Philip D. Weber
- Stephen M. Stecko
- Stephen McLaughlin
Organizations
- Aerial Refueling Systems Advisory Group