The Value and Utility of Inflight Onboard Simulation

Abstract

Onboard Simulation (OBS) provides computer-generated synthetic targets which are projected in the pilot's head-up display (HUD). The target changes size and perspective to account for relative position between the target and attacker. OBS was flight test demonstrated in the USAF Integrated Flight and Fire Control (IFFC) advanced development program. A review of IFFC experience with OBS is provided, including an estimate of direct cost savings of IFFC experience with Obs is provided, including an estimate of direct cost savings attributed to OBS. A decision analysis is performed to assess the use of OBS for operational pilot training in aerial gunnery. Results indicate a training mix of OBS synthetic target encounters balanced with real target encounters can improve the quality of training. Originator-supplied keywords include: Synthetic targets; Air-to-Air gunnery; Air combat training; Operational utility; and Embedded training.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA148033

Entities

People

  • J. A. Kocher

Organizations

  • Wright Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Decision Theory
  • Engineering
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Flight Simulators
  • Flight Training
  • Pilots
  • Simulators
  • Software Development
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Training Devices
  • United States
  • Weapon Delivery

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Information Retrieval
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.