Real Time Information into the Cockpit: A Conceptual Overview

Abstract

This investigation discusses several issues pertaining to the distribution of Real time Information into the Cockpit (RTIC). Specifically, attention is focused on the vision of this new technology and how it applies to the United States Air Force. The concept is defined and discussed as it applies the Air Force's core competencies. The attributes characterizing push versus pull architectures are also depicted. In addition, the supporting grid, which will be the foundation of these new technologies, is reviewed. In particular, the requirements and current limitations of implementing the grid are discussed. Finally, the process of implementing an RTIC process in an operational context is outlined. The data collection, fusion, and dissemination phases are analyzed against the backdrop of a U-2 to F-16 sensor to shooter scenario.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 20, 1998
Accession Number
ADA353053

Entities

People

  • Benjamin W. Bishop

Organizations

  • University of Colorado, at Colorado Springs

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Command And Control
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Data Displays
  • Data Links
  • Information Systems
  • Modulators
  • Multiple Access
  • Reconnaissance Aircraft
  • Systems Engineering
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Systems Analysis and Design