Simulation versus Stimulation in Electronic Warfare Trainers

Abstract

The design of an EW trainer involves a decision to simulate EW functions via computer software or to incorporate actual EW hardware within the trainer and stimulate it with required signals. This paper compares the requirements and relative advantages of software simulation vs. hardware stimulation in EW trainers. Aspects discussed include cost of hardware and software, computer load, trainer fidelity to real-world conditions, documentation and data requirements, interaction among EW units, testing requirements, and trainer modification. Both approaches have particular advantages and problems in each of these areas. In conclusion, the choice of simulation or stimulation, or mixture of both, in a given trainer should be based on careful study of particular circumstances and requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 16, 1983
Accession Number
ADP003475

Entities

People

  • Rollin L. Olson

Organizations

  • AAI Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circuit Boards
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Corporations
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Printed Circuits
  • Processing Equipment
  • Radar
  • Signal Generation
  • Signal Generators
  • Signal Processing
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Social Sciences
  • Students
  • Training
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics