KC-10 Air Refueling Rendezvous without Electronic Emission
Abstract
Because radio transmissions and other electronic emissions are easily intercepted, they can provide clues to covert mission activity. To preclude compromise of those missions, aircrews may need to conduct air refueling rendezvous without electronic emissions. This study investigates factors related to this task. They are visual detection and identification, navigation capability, and timing control. Two traditional rendezvous flight paths and one new flight path are analyzed. The study concludes that visual rendezvous is possible. Further study is needed, however, to consider the effects of degraded visibility and the feasibility of a proposed new rendezvous procedure.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA192522
Entities
People
- Michael W. Leuschen
- Paul Williams
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College