Pilot's Associate Definition Study
Abstract
Air combat operational and technological problems in the 1995 technology time frame are analyzed for application of artificial intelligence technology under the DARPA's Strategic Computing Program. Operational missions are examined to identify those functions most critical for mission success. Applicable technology is reviewed including sources other than the SCP. A case is made for application of information processing architectural concepts new to airborne weapon systems, but matured in other disciplines over several decades, to accommodate AI technology. Such architecture are developed and reviewed. Onboard information processing hierarchies are developed to support mission requirements for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. These are then grouped into five processors, including a pilot/vehicle interface, to transition from the output of sensor signal processing to highly symbolic information for presentation to the pilot/crew. These processors are a Situation Awareness Manager to develop and maintain a current world model external to the airplane, a System Status Manager to perform the same function for the world inside the plane, a Tactical Manager to assess tactical implications of the world and make recommendations to the pilot for action, and a Mission Manager to evaluate mission plans vis-a-vis current situation and assist the pilot in revising plans as necessary. Artificial intelligence technology, both hardware and software, is reviewed and areas and degree of application efforts, measures of effectiveness (MOE) and performance (MOP) are suggested and defined.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA157106
Entities
People
- D. Z. Douthat
- G. H. Eisenhardt
- R. G. Eisenhardt