A Simulation Study of the Use of JTIDS in Tactical Missions.

Abstract

A simulation study of the usefullness of the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System in a tactical situation was conducted using the A-10 flight simulator. Thirteen currently operational pilots from TAC and USMC units each flew eight missions. The missions included both close air support and interdiction scenarios in a tactical environment, and the pilots were assigned to those conditions using an ABBA experimental design. Subjective data provided by the pilots showed a definite preference for the JTIDS system. Experimental results indicated that JTIDS offers the capability for low task lead navigation, better communications, and improved situation awareness. The potential benefits of the system include an increased probability of mission success and improved survivability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA106393

Entities

People

  • Janice M. Gavern
  • Larry Ivey
  • Richard Geiselhart

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Altimeters
  • Altitude
  • Dead Reckoning
  • Engineering
  • Experimental Design
  • Flight Simulators
  • Government Procurement
  • Guidance
  • Horizontal Situation Indicators
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Low Altitude
  • Navigation
  • Simulators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.