| Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) Surveillance Performance in Helicopters |
08 MAY 87 |
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| Authors:
William H. Harman III; Jerry D. Welch; M. L. Wood Jr; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
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 | Subsequent to the development of TCAS(Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System) equipment for fixed-wing aircraft, a follow-on effort addressed the suitability of such equipment for use in helicopters. This program focused on those differences between helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft that might be expected to affect TCAS performance: the large rotor, the relatively irregular shape of the fuselage, the low speeds and high turn rates typical of helicopter flights, and the ... |
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| Advanced Fighter Design: Operational Experience and Future Requirements, |
MAY 1987 |
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| Authors:
D. Agneessens; SOCIETE ANONYME BELGE DE CONSTRUCTIONS AERONAUTIQUES GOSSELIES (BELGIUM)
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| In order to present such a broad subject, it is maybe interesting to analyse the introduction of several different aircraft in the inventory of european air-forces since 1970. Having flown different types of aircraft, such as the F84F, the MIRAGE 5, the F104G and recently the F16, I can compare the possibilities they have and what is more critical, the deficiencies they show for the mission they are employed. Thus ... |
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| USSR Report, Military Affairs |
04 MAR 1987 |
90 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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 | Partial Contents: Military Political Issues, Warsaw Pact, Armed Forces, Air/Air Defense Forces, Strategic Rocket Forces, Special Troops, Military Educational Facilities, Foreign Military Affairs. |
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| The Accommodative Status in the Dark of U.S. Navy Fighter Pilots |
MAR 1987 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Leonard A. Temme; E. L. Ricks; NAVAL AEROSPACE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB PENSACOLA FL
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| Visual accommodation of 172 naval aviators in the dark was measured and compared to their most recent night carrier landing scores and the average distance at which an adversary aircraft was first sighted during air combat maneuver training. No significant correlations were found between the accommodation measures and either measure of operational performance. Reasons for this result are discussed. Accommodation measures in the aviator sample in the dark are compared ... |
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| COMO Integrated Air Defense (IAD) Model Evaluation Study |
DEC 86 |
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| Authors:
Diane L. Buescher; ARMY CONCEPTS ANALYSIS AGENCY BETHESDA MD
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| The purpose of this effort was to evaluate the COMO IAD Model. COMO IAD is a critical-event-stepped, Monte Carlo model suitable for theather simulations of air-to-air, air-to-ground, and ground-to-air combat. The model was installed and exercised for a range of problems in order to identify and rectify any faulty programming steps which might exist, and to gain experience with, an establish confidence in the model. A comparison was made with ... |
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| USSR Report, Military Affairs |
06 OCT 1986 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Partial Contents: Warsaw Pact, Armed Forces, Air/Air Defense Forces, DOSAAF, Military Educational Facilities, Military History, Foreign Military Affairs. |
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| Formulation and Analysis of Some Combat-Logistics Problems |
SEP 86 |
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| Authors:
Abdul-Latif R. Al-Zayani; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Models are developed to study the readiness and subsequent combat performance of an air-interceptor squadron facing sudden attack. These models necessarily link combat with logistics. The models are mainly analytical and not a Monte Carlo simulation, and can be used to indicate the optimal weapon system to be procured and to study the effect of peacetime decisions on combat outcomes. The logistics models use the matrix-geometric approach to study the ... |
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| Pilot Evaluation of TCAS (Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System) in the Long Ranger Helicopter |
03 JUN 86 |
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| Authors:
John W. Andrews; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
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| A specially modified version of the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) was installed in a Bell Long Ranger helicopter in order to investigate the feasibility of TCAS operation in rotorcraft. This installation employed TCAS air-to-air surveillance to provide automated traffic advisories that were displayed in the cockpit on a color cathode ray tube display. As part of this study, 12 subject pilots evaluated the utility of the installation ... |
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| ACE: The Airborne Combat Expert Systems: An Exposition in Two Parts |
26 MAY 86 |
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| Authors:
Harold E. Bullock; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| In modern, real-world expert systems, theory meets application. A challenging, necessary application is the defense of a modern military aircraft during air-to-air combat. We are developing an expert system, called the Airborne Combat Expert or ACE, to deal with this problem. The ACE project has required intense effort to integrate diverse knowledge sources and knowledge representation schemes. Sources of knowledge include rules of combat obtained from humans, various mechanical instruments, ... |
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| F-16 Digital Terrain System: Concept of Operations and Support |
MAR 86 |
70 pages |
| Authors:
Paul C. Burnett; Manuel W. Garrido; Ronnie K. Morrow; Bartow C. Tucker; AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| This report presents a concept of operations and support for an F-16 equipped with a digital terrain system (DTS). DTS uses stored digital, three- dimensional terrain data. By overlaying the terrain data with route information threats, and cultural features, it is possible to display to the pilot all required map information. Additional DTS functions include automated mission planning, inflight retargeting, autonomous navigation, and ground proximity warning. These capabilities will reduce ... |
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| Integrated Multisensor Targeting, |
FEB 1986 |
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| Authors:
Peter G. Krueger; Ernesto Benites; Douglas W. Cowan; W. R. Ditzler; Alfred G. Sutton; NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND WASHINGTON DC
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| The integrated multisensor targeting effort presented in this paper is a United States Navy Exploratory Development program directed at the development and demonstration of multisensor targeting algorithms for air-to-ar application. The program for developing the capability is described. The current algorithm development is presented. The simulation tool and the real-time system which support the development and demonstration of the algorithms, respectively, also are described, and finally the plans for testing ... |
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| USSR Report, Military Affairs |
16 AUG 1985 |
112 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Partial Contents: Military Political Issues, Warsaw Pact, Amred Forces, Ground Forces, Air/Air Defense Forces, Naval Forces, Strategic Rocket Forces, DOSAAF, Military History, Foreign Military Affairs, Afghanistan. |
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| Air-to-Air Continuation Training in the Tactical Air Command |
APR 85 |
101 pages |
| Authors:
B. J. McAllister; AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| The air-to-air training system in use today is the product of an 80- year evolution. in the past, peacetime air combat training was neglected due to budget constraints and a lack of emphasis in airpower doctrine. Since 1973, TAC has instituted unprecedented air-to-air training programs (Red Flag, Aggressors, DACT). Yet recent trends (accidents, weak areas during Aggressor visits) indicate shortcomings in day-to-day continuation training programs. This study has three parts: ... |
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| TCAS II (Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System): Design and Validation of the High-Traffic-Density Surveillance Subsystem |
12 FEB 85 |
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| Authors:
W. H. Harman; R. S. Kennedy; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
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| This report summarizes a program conducted to design and evaluate TCAS II avionics, focusing on the air-to-air surveillance subsystem. The Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) is a system of airborne equipment being developed by the FAA for the purpose of preventing mid-air collisions. TCAS is intended as a collision avoidance backup to the existing system of air traffic control. In one mode of operation, TCAS would prevent a ... |
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| Ground and Flight Testing for Aircraft Guidance and Control |
DEC 84 |
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| Authors:
R. Onken; H. A. Rediess; ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRANCE)
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| The objective of this AGARDograph, assembled by the Guidance and Control Panel of AGARD, is to bring together the benefits in use of major test facilities and techniques in evaluating aircraft guidance and control functions, components and systems. The emphasis will be on specific examples of user oriented test programs rather than descriptions of the facilities. The AGARDograph is organized into five parts. Part I deals with control handling and ... |
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| The Effects of Atmospheric Turbulence on an Air-To-Air Optical Communication Link |
DEC 84 |
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| Authors:
J. N. Kanavos; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| This thesis presents an analysis of the performance of an air-to-air optical communication link in the presence of atmospheric turbulence. As aircraft travel through the atmosphere, they encounter regions of atmospheric turbulence. While harmless to radio frequency communications, these regions of turbulence can cause both intensity and phase fluctuations within an optical beam. as a result, the communication link bit error rate rises. To evaluate the performance of such a ... |
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| Air-to-Air Visual Acquisition Performance with TCAS (Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System) II |
07 NOV 1984 |
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| Authors:
J. W. Andrews; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
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| The ability of pilots to visually acquire aircraft approaching on collision courses is analyzed using a mathematical model of visual acquisition. The model is calibrated by reference to subject pilot flight test data resulting from testing of the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). Techniques are presented that allow the determination of the probability of visual acquisition for a range of intruder aircraft sizes and closing rates. The effect ... |
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| USSR Report, Military Affairs |
25 OCT 1984 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| JPRS publications contain information primarily from foreign newspapers, periodicals and books, but also from news agency transmissions and broadcasts Materials from foreign-language sources are translated; those from English-language sources are transcribed or reprinted, with the original phrasing and other characteristics retained. This document contains articles on military affairs in the USSR. Some topics include military and political issues, armed forces, air/air defense forces and issues ... |
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| USSR Report, Military Affairs |
04 OCT 1984 |
111 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Partial Contents: Military Political, Armed Forces, Ground Forces, Air/Air Defense Forces, Naval Forces, Special Troops, DOSAAF, Military Educational Facilities, Military History, Afghanistan. |
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| USSR Report, Military Affairs |
13 JUN 1984 |
59 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Partial Contents: Military-Political Issues, Armed Forces, Ground Forces, Air/Air Defense Forces, Naval Forces, Special Troops, Military Educational Facilities, Afghanistan. |
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| Analysis of On-Board CIG (Computer Image Generator) Applications for Aircrew Training |
APR 1984 |
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| Authors:
D. B. Coblitz; DCS CORP ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This report presents the results of a study examining the potential use of on-board Computer Image Generation (CIG) for Naval aircrew training. Three criteria determine whether on-board CIG may be applied to a particular training task. The displays available in the cockpit must be suitable, generation of adequate imagery must be feasible, and the training problem must be appropriate. To determine each of these factors, surveys in each area were ... |
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| An Evaluation of the Air-to-Air Engagement Models in the Naval Warfare Gaming System |
MAR 1984 |
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| Authors:
N. I. Ardan III; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis is an examination of the Air-to-Air engagement models in the Naval Warfare Gaming System installed at the Center for War Gaming, Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island. Descriptive narrative and flow charts derived directly from the computer code are included. Qualitative evaluation of the models and their documentation is provided from both an operational and an analytical point of view. Problem areas and discrepancies are identified and specific ... |
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| New Formulas That Extend Norton's Farfield Elementary Dipole Equations to the Quasi-Nearfield Range |
11 JAN 1984 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
P. R. Bannister; NAVAL UNDERWATER SYSTEMS CENTER NEW LONDON CT NEW LONDON LAB
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| New formulas for the electric and magnetic fields produced by the four elementary dipole antennas have been derived for the air-to-air, subsurface-to-air, air-to-subsurface, and surface-to-surface propagation cases. These formulas are of rather simple form and reduce to previously derived results when either (1) the measurement distance is much less than a free-space wavelength, (2) the Sommerfeld numerical distance is small, or (3) the measurement distance is much greater than a ... |
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| Historical Development Summary of Automatic Cannon Caliber Ammunition: 20-30 Millimeter |
JAN 1984 |
215 pages |
| Authors:
D. M. Davis; AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LAB EGLIN AFB FL
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| This report summarizes much of the research development, test and evaluation of aircraft cannon ammunition during the past thirty years. During that time the author has accumulated samples of much of this work, which have been continuously used as training aids and briefing references for both government and industry personnel. These samples or models illustrate both the good and the bad: things that worked and things that did not; things ... |
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| Aircrew-Aircraft Integration: A Summary of U.S. Army Research Programs and Plans |
1984 |
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| Authors:
D. L. Key; E. W. Aiken; ARMY RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY LABS MOFFETT FIELD CA AEROMECHANICS LAB
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| A review of selected programs which illustrates the research efforts of the U.S. Army Aeromechanics Laboratory in the area of aircrew-aircraft integration is presented. Plans for research programs to support the development of future military rotorcraft are also described. The crew of a combat helicopter must, in general, perform two major functions during the conduct of a particular mission: flight-path control and mission management. Accordingly, the research programs described are ... |
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| Closing the Gap between Aircraft and Simulator Training with Limited Field-of-View Visual Systems, |
16 NOV 1983 |
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| Authors:
W. P. Leavy; M. Fortin; GOODYEAR AEROSPACE CORP AKRON OH
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| A limited field-of-view (LFOV) visual system for the F-15 flight simulator (FS) - developed and built by Goodyear Aerospace Corporation - would greatly increase the already proven training capability of the FS. The current F-15 FS, having no visual system, readily handles all its assigned instrument and emergency procedure training tasks. The LFOV system - capable of adapting to cost parameters - will enhance the overall training capability of the ... |
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| Visual Cueing Effectiveness: Comparison of Perception and Flying Performance, |
16 NOV 1983 |
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| Authors:
J. De Maio; E. J. Rinalducci; R. Brooks; J. Brunderman; AIR FORCE HUMAN RESOURCES LAB WILLIAMS AFB AZ
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| Growing emphasis on simulation of low altitude and air-to-air tactical scenarios has greatly increased the requirement for simulator visual systems capable of providing the pilot high-fidelity out-of-the-cockpit cues. Evaluation of visual system performance through simulator flying studies has been the primary measure of system quality. Such studies can be costly and time consuming, and often they provide equivocal results. The present set of experiments was conducted to investigate the use ... |
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| Training the Multiple-Aircraft Combat Environment, |
16 NOV 1983 |
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| Authors:
P. A. Cook; C. L. Hanson; AIR FORCE HUMAN RESOURCES LAB WILLIAMS AFB AZ
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| Aircrew training devices for the teaching of tactical combat maneuvering currently range from simple desk-top trainers to large weapon system trainers with limited visual systems. Still missing from the spectrum is the capability to practice full-mission multi-ship scenarios. At present such training can only be provided by major field exercises such as Red Flag, at great expense. A network of hostile-environment simulators could greatly increase the frequency of training, provide ... |
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| Fiber Optic Helmet Mounted Display: A Cost Effective Approach to Full Visual Flight Simulation, |
16 NOV 1983 |
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| Authors:
C. L. Hanson; AIR FORCE HUMAN RESOURCES LAB WILLIAMS AFB AZ
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| Wide field of view, high resolution, detailed visual displays are cruical for the effective simulation of complex air-to-air and air-to-ground combat environments. Current dome and dodecahedron systems are far to costly and lack the combination of required capabilities. The Air Force Human Resources Laboratory (AFHRL) is currently developing a fiber optic helmet mounted display (FOHMD) system which has the potential for filling these demanding requirements. The breadboard FOHMD, built through ... |
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| The IF-77 Electromagnetic Wave Propagation Model |
SEP 1983 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
G. D. Gierhart; M. E. Johnson; INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATION SCIENCES BOULDER CO
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| This report provides a description of the computational details in the IF-77 radio wave propagation model. The IF-77 model is useful in estimating service coverage for radio systems operating in the 0l. to 20 GHz frequency range. It is applicable to many air/air, air/ground, air/satellite, ground/ ground, and ground/satellite systems. Irregular terrain and propagation beyond the line-of-sight range are considered in the model. However, the terrain feature is keyed to ... |
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| Development and Flight Test Evaluation of an Analytical Model of the Air-to-Air Tracking Task |
SEP 1983 |
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| Authors:
W. L. Eischens; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| A nonlinear simulation and a linear model are developed for an air- to-air tracking task using the A-7D DIGITAC aircraft. The nonlinear simulation includes the aircraft, flight control system, and target dynamics, and the relative kinematics between aircraft and target. The linear model represents the linearized lateral-directional aircraft dynamics, the heading angle, and the linearized lateral relative kinematics. The models were used to describe the effect of depressing the aircraft ... |
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| A Comparison of Two Extended Kalman Filter Algorithms for Air-to-Air Passive Ranging |
SEP 1983 |
69 pages |
| Authors:
W. H. Ewing; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Two Extended Kalman Filter algorithms for air-to-air passive ranging are proposed, and examined by computer simulation. One algorithm uses only bearing observations while the other uses both bearing and elevation angles. Both are tested using a flat-Earth model and also using a spherical-Earth model where the benefit of a simple correction for the curvature-of-the-Earth effect on elevation angle is examined. The effects of varied angle measurement precision and of varied ... |
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| Fluidized Bed Air-to-Air Heat Pump Evaporator Evaluation |
JUL 1983 |
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| Authors:
Joseph L. Ashley; NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB PORT HUENEME CA
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| Frost formation of air-to-air heat pump evaporator surfaces reduces unit efficiency and restricts application. The use of a fluidized bed heat exchanger as an air-to-heat pump evaporator was investigated to determine if frost accumulation could be eliminated. Experimental investigations were conducted and the following results obtained: (1) frost accumulation was insignificant with fluidized bed temperatures below 32 F and (2) moisture accumulation from condensation resulted in unstable fluidized bed operation ... |
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| Visual Scene Simulation Requirements for C-5A/C-141B Aerial Refueling Part Task Trainer |
MAY 1983 |
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| Authors:
Alfred T. Lee; I. Gavin Lidderdale; DAYTON UNIV OH RESEARCH INST
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| This report addresses the requirements of visual scene simulation for effective training in a ground-based air refueling part task trainer (ARPTT) to be used by Military Airlift Command (MAC) for C-5A and C-141B aircrew continuation training. Although effective training has been demonstrated in other ARPTTs for initial qualification pilots, it is unclear what this implies for continuation training. Given the reliance of the experienced pilot on a variety of tanker ... |
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| A Model to Investigate Losses and Exchange Ratios in Large-Scale Air-to- Air Engagements |
MAR 1983 |
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| Authors:
Roy J. Bogusch; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| There is no available technology for studying the results of tactical air-to-air engagements involving more than 16 aircraft. A computer model based on a central European NATO-Warsaw Pact conventional conflict was built using FORTRAN 77 and the SLAM simulation language. This model allows engagements of 144 aircraft. Blue aircraft operating from CAP patterns defend against Red fighter-bombers escorted by Red fighters. Only two types of aircraft are modeled: the McDonnell-Douglas ... |
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| Performance of a Variable Conductance Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger |
FEB 1983 |
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| Authors:
Paul D. Chancelor; VON KARMAN INST FOR FLUID DYNAMICS RHODE-SAINT-GENESE (BELGIUM)
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| The primary objective of the work is to evaluate the performance of an air to air variable conductance heat pipe heat exchanger (VCHPHX). This type of heat exchanger is of particular interest to the commercial aircraft industry because of its unique control system. The results from this research will help to provide the engineer with experimental data necessary to design a full scale prototype heat exchanger to be tested in ... |
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| Selection of Repetition Frequencies for Laser Rangefinders |
27 JAN 1983 |
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| Authors:
Chengquan Zhang; FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIV WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| Intracloud Lightning Streamer Modeling Based upon In Situ Balloon Measurements, |
1983 |
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| Authors:
G. J. Byrne; A. A. Few; M. E. Weber; M. F. Stewart; RICE UNIV HOUSTON TX DEPT OF SPACE PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
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| Intracloud lightning streamers have been modeled from balloonborne electric field change measurements and acoustic reconstructions of the lightning channel to approximate the streamer path. The simple model assumes the streamers extend along a straight line with constant velocity and uniform line charge concentration. Positive and negative polarity streamers were measured with an average velocity and line charge concentration of 530,000 x 104 m/sec-1 and 0.0067/cm, respectively. A lightning-struck balloon measured ... |
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| Digital Estimation and Control for Air Refueling Rendezvous |
DEC 1982 |
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| Authors:
James T. Rivard; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| Estimation and control algorithms were developed for use by a tanker aircraft conducting an air refueling rendezvous. A stochostic model of a typical rendezvous was developed first. Then an entended Kalman filter which uses air- to-air TACAN distance measurements was desinged. Also, algorithms were derived for computing the tanker's appropriate offset, turn point, and closed loop bank angle commands during the final turn of a point-parallel rendezvous. |
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| Analysis of Six Algorithms for Bearings only Ranging in an Air-to-Air Environment |
DEC 1982 |
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| Authors:
Donald R. Stiffler; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| Six algorithms for finding the range to an airborne target using noise-corrupted bearing and bearing rate measurements from an airborne sensor were developed and evaluated. The algorithms all employ extended Kalman filters, one using a spherical coordinate system representation, and the other five using Cartesian system representation. The target models include independent, Gauss- Markov acceleration (two algorithms), constant turn rate motion in a single plane (one algorithm), and basically straight ... |
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| Computer Simulation of a Multiaxis Air-to-Air Tracking Task Using the Optimal Pilot Control Model |
DEC 1982 |
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| Authors:
William Allen Yucuis; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| The primary objective of the research is to simulate the multiaxis air-to-air tracking task and determine if the augmentation control synthesis results in improved piloted vehicle performance. Also, the simulation results will be compared to previously obtained analytical results to see if the optimal pilot control model should be modified. The simulation was accomplished on the Aeronautical Engineering minicomputer simulation system and the results substatiate the claim of improved performance. ... |
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| TCAS I Design Guidelines |
24 SEP 1982 |
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| Authors:
Vincent A. Orlando; Jerry D. Welch; William H. Harman; Albert R. Paradis; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
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| A description of the FAA Airborne Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System known as TCAS I introduces the main topic of the report; results of an investigation of simple techniques suitable for the passive and active detection of nearby aircraft by TCAS I. This is followed by a review of the measurement facilities and data used to evaluate the detection techniques. Techniques for identifying passively returns from potentially threatening aircraft, ... |
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| Final Engineering Report for Computer, Weapon Aiming CP-1444/A |
01 JUN 1982 |
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| Authors:
M. D. Carmichael; SMITHS INDUSTRIES INC CLEARWATER FL
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| The WAC performs the following general functions: (1) Signal conditioning of the aircraft attitude sensor data for use by the Head-Up Display (HUD) system; (2) Air-to-air lead angle computation for the HUD air-to-air gunsight; (3) Air-to-ground weapon depression and across-wind aimpoint computation for the HUD air-to-ground Continuously Computed Impact Point (CCIP) weapon release cue; and (4) Breakway warning computation for terrain and weapon fragmentation avoidance for the HUD air-to-ground CCIP ... |
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| Definition of Real-Time Display Capabilities for Range Safety Test Monitoring |
30 APR 1982 |
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| Authors:
TYBRIN CORP FORT WALTON BEACH FL
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| The requirements for screen displays that will be necessary for Range Safety real-time visual monitoring of weapon test missions is discussed. Utilization of the control devices, color capabilities, and current real-time program software enhancements for presenting the desired displays is outlined. |
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| Eglin Range Safety Color Graphics Display Unit Evaluation |
30 APR 1982 |
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| Authors:
TYBRIN CORP FORT WALTON BEACH FL
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| The implementation of color graphics display units and interactive input devices for Range Safety monitoring of weapons tests is discussed. Evaluations of color monitors and input devices produced by five manufacturers are presented. Large screen display systems are also evaluated. |
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| Manufacturing Technology Program for High Burnout Silicon Schottky- Barrier Mixer Diodes for Navy Air-to-Air Avionics |
FEB 1982 |
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| Authors:
Yoginder Anand; Steven Ellis; M/A-COM SILICON PRODUCTS INC BURLINGTON MA
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| This report describes the establishment of low cost semiconductor processes to manufacture low-barrier-height high-burnout X-band silicon Schottky barrier diodes in production quantities. These devices are thermal-compression- bonded in a rugged low-cost pill (ODS-119) package. They exhibit an overall low noise figure of 7.0 dB (single side band) at 0.5 mW of local oscillator power level and RF burnout of 12 watts (tau = 1 microsec and 1000 Hz rep. rate). ... |
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| Simulator for Air-to-Air Combat versus Real World: Visual Cue Analysis for Simulated Air-to-Air Combat Training |
JAN 1982 |
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| Authors:
Robert E. Coward; Alexander M. Rupp; AIR FORCE HUMAN RESOURCES LAB BROOKS AFB TX
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| Flying an aircraft requires a continuous interpretation of the visual environment in which the pilot uses visual information from outside the cockpit and from the flight instruments inside the cockpit to develop and maintain an awareness of the status of the aircraft and its location in space. Flying a high-speed/high-performance aircraft in an air-to-air combat environment vastly increases the complexity of the pilot's task. The pilot must also keep track ... |
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| Effectiveness Evaluation for Air Combat Training, |
1982 |
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| Authors:
James McGuinness; John H. Bouwman; Joseph A. Puig; PERSON-SYSTEM INTEGRATION INC ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This paper addresses methods developed for evaluating factors involved in Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM) training. In the course of selecting and applying evaluation techniques, a unique situation for a transfer-of-training study was presented: a newly installed ACM simulator co-located with an ACM range. A common, objective performance measurement system was developed for the Air Combat Maneuvering Simulator (ACMs), designated Device 2E6, and the Tactical Aircrew Combat Training System (TACTS) range. ... |
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| An Experimental and Numerical Study of an Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger Using Liquid Reservoir Variable Conductance Heat Pipes |
1982 |
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| Authors:
S. Drouilhet; J-m. Buchlin; VON KARMAN INST FOR FLUID DYNAMICS RHODE-SAINT-GENESE (BELGIUM)
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| This report documents a study of a prototype air-to-air heat exchanger of which the thermal conductivity is governed by the reservoir temperature of the heat pipes. The work is introduced with a brief review of the basic operating principles of heat pipes and of the various existing schemes for variable conductance. An experimental facility, incorporating a computerized data acquisition system, was developed to investigate the steady state performance characteristics of ... |
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| Methodology to Assess in-Flight Performance for Air-to-Air Combat Training, |
1982 |
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| Authors:
Anthony P. Ciavarelli Jr; CUBIC CORP SAN DIEGO CA DEFENSE SYSTEMS DIV
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| The Navy's Tactical Aircrew Combat Training System (TACTS) provides the instrumentation necessary to record in-flight performance of aircrews during air-to-air combat training. Data recorded on TACTS has been an important source of information for the development of objective flight performance criteria. This paper discusses research related to the development and application of in-flight measures of air combat performance. Procedures for systematic development of aircrew performance measures are identified and discussed. ... |
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