An Initial Assessment of the Flying Carpet (FC) System

Abstract

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) developed the Flying Carpet System to help tactical commanders plan and prepare for future battles. The system integrates combined arms simulation and other technologies to display a simulated Middle Eastern battleground with static force displays. U.S. Army Research Institute personnel assisted the Armor School with an initial assessment of the system's utility in January 1991, focusing on division-level planning activities. Results indicated that the Flying Carpet has several potential applications in the tactical planning and training arenas, but numerous refinements are needed prior to fielding.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA242910

Entities

People

  • Billy L. Burnside
  • David W. Bessemer

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Databases
  • Human-Machine Interaction
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicles
  • Information Science
  • Military Personnel
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Social Sciences
  • Statistical Tests
  • Statistics
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.