Embedded Training in the Polaris SSBN Missile Fire Control System

Abstract

Embedded training is a special facility built into operational equipment to permit its use for training purposes. This report provides a retrospective summary of the use of an embedded training facility in the Polaris Submarine Missile Fire Control System. A special embedded device, the Training Alarm Controllers (TAC) console, used in conjunction with the fire control console and other operational equipment, permits the fire control team to rehearse missile countdown, including procedures for dealing with fault conditions, under realistic conditions during long sea patrols as a supplement to training on shore-based simulations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA227062

Entities

People

  • John Annett

Organizations

  • University of Warwick

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Control Systems
  • Engineers
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Guidance
  • Military Research
  • Recording Systems
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Social Sciences
  • Strategic Weapons
  • Submarines
  • Tape Recorders
  • Training
  • United Kingdom
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Missile Defense Systems.