Accession Number:

ADA193103

Title:

The WARNET Papers.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. May 86-May 87,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE HUMAN RESOURCES LAB BROOKS AFB TX

Personal Author(s):

• Genet, R. M.

Report Date:

1988-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

20.0

Abstract:

Advances in microcomputer and communication technologies make a network of relatively low-cost, interconnected combat simulators possible. Such a network would allow tens or even hundreds of aircraft to fight each other in simulated but realistic battles. It would also allow aircraft to interact with ground vehicles and surface-to-air-missiles SAMs. Such a network is already being constructed for Army tanks. This conceptual research effort examined a range of questions and options that might be considered with a network of tactical aircraft combat simulators. Although the main emphasis of the research was on training, some consideration was given to the use of such a network in aircraft development and in pilot selection. While such a network of aircraft simulators remains to be built, the results of this study suggest that such a network should be given serious consideration. Keywords Pilot training.

Descriptors:

• *FLIGHT SIMULATORS
• *TACTICAL AIRCRAFT
• AIRCRAFT
• ARMY
• BATTLES
• CIRCUIT INTERCONNECTIONS
• COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS
• GROUND VEHICLES
• MICROCOMPUTERS
• NETWORKS
• PILOTS
• SELECTION
• SIMULATORS
• TACTICAL WARFARE
• TANKS(COMBAT VEHICLES)
• TRAINING
• WARFARE

Subject Categories:

• Military Aircraft Operations
• Aircraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE