The WARNET Papers.

Abstract

Advances in microcomputer and communication technologies make a network of relatively low-cost, interconnected combat simulators possible. Such a network would allow tens or even hundreds of aircraft to fight each other in simulated but realistic battles. It would also allow aircraft to interact with ground vehicles and surface-to-air-missiles (SAMs). Such a network is already being constructed for Army tanks. This conceptual research effort examined a range of questions and options that might be considered with a network of tactical aircraft combat simulators. Although the main emphasis of the research was on training, some consideration was given to the use of such a network in aircraft development and in pilot selection. While such a network of aircraft simulators remains to be built, the results of this study suggest that such a network should be given serious consideration. Keywords: Pilot training.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA193103

Entities

People

  • R. M. Genet

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Flight Simulators
  • Flight Training
  • Human Resources
  • Reliability
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Tactical Aircraft
  • Training
  • Video Games
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

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