Optimal Placement of Regional Flight Simulators.
Abstract
Due to the depletion of petroleum resources and increasing aircraft operating costs, inflight simulators are assuming a larger role in aircrew training. Simultaneously, increased simulator acquisition and support costs have resulted in fewer simulator systems. Consequently, a regional simulator deployment plan is often used. This plan involves the placement of simulator systems at a number of central locations and transporting students to these locations to accomplish their required training. This research attempted to develop a mathematical model to assist in the placement decision. The model was developed, however a suitable computer algorithm could not be found to solve the resulting equations. Consequently, a model was developed and used to provide suggested student allocation schedules for predetermined simulator location plans. It was concluded that mathematical techniques could be employed to assist in the placement decisions. In addition, it is believed that future improvements in computer software could produce an algorithm capable of solving the model originally developed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA060450
Entities
People
- David R. Vandenburg
- Jon D. Veith
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology