Comparison of P-3C Acoustic Processing Capability with Acoustic Operator Capability.

Abstract

This thesis sought to determine if the requirements for operation of the acoustic processing equipment now installed aboard P-3C aircraft is too complex for the acoustic operators, given their current amount of training. This was accomplished by using a test scenario designed to test for all of the skills and knowledge required by acoustic operator in the performance of his duties during the passive portion of the prosecution of a target. The results seem to suggest that the students that successfully complete the P-3C 'Antisubmarine Warfare Operator' rating training pipeline are acquiring an acceptable level of operator capability. In addition, this study seems to suggest that fleet operators who are recognized in fleet squadrons as master journeyman, are operating their ASW acoustic processing equipment to its fullest capability and without apparent operator deficiencies. Keywords: Patrol aircraft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA181635

Entities

People

  • Ronald R. Arnold Ii

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Antisubmarine Aircraft
  • Antisubmarine Warfare
  • California
  • Classification
  • Control Panels
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Flight Crews
  • Magnetic Anomaly Detection
  • Personnel Management
  • Processing Equipment
  • Schools
  • Security
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Systems Analysis and Design