Force Level Automated Planning System (FLAPS). Analysis of Video Disk and Color Hardcopy Technology for Mission Planning Applications
Abstract
This document was the result of three months investigation to determine the present and future optical disk map technology and to recommend available off-the-shelf hardware and software capable of supporting tactical attack aircraft mission planning and combat mission folder preparation. This report was developed by Systems Control Technology, Inc, Palo Alto, CA for HQ USAFE Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. The main objective of this study was to determine a hardware/software combination that could use available off-the- shelf computer equipment and military and civilian color map data base files and currently available Government owned automated mission planning system that generate a combat mission folder (CMF). It was desirable that the resulting system could produce a single CMF with colored strip map charts and selected radar predictions within 15 minutes or less. A market survey was conducted and included a technology review of: optical map disk capabilities, hard disk drive options, color hardcopy units capabilities and limitation, and available small, but powerful front end computer systems. Also, included is a review of the available mission planning workstations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 11, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA220894
Entities
People
- Len Abrams