Prediction of Short Term Tracking Tasks Using an Optimal Pilot Model.
Abstract
An optimal pilot model has previously been successful in predicting the long term tracking performance of a longitudinal air-to-air gunnery task. This study investigated modifications to the same pilot model to determine whether it could be used to successfully predict performance for a short term task. The same task, including a lead computing optical sight, was simulated on a hybrid computer. Three pilots flew three different aircraft configurations on the fixed-base simulator against a target driven to RMS accelerations of 3.5G and 5.0G by filtered, Gaussian noise. The target was at either 1000' or 3000' range. A comparison of the data generated by the human pilots versus that of the optimal pilot model showed moderate correlation for elevator deflection, lead angle and pitch rate. Overall, the optimal pilot model was less successful in predicting short term tracking performance than it was in predicting long term performance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA115543
Entities
People
- Patrick A. Mullen
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology