Techniques for evaluating the contributions of avionics subsystemsto fighter aircraft operational effectiveness

摘要

Experiences on the integrated control and avionics for airsuperiority (ICAAS) program are used to discuss various methods forvalidating avionics system performance in the air-to-air mission.Digital air battle simulation proved to be an effective screening toolfor identifying first-order mission effectiveness trends. Part tasksimulations added the human element to the evaluation. Full-missionmanned simulations provide the most comprehensive and accurateassessment of the performance of the integrated avionics system in theair-to-air mission. The flight test program is described and justifiedas a limited but necessary real world validation and demonstration ofsystem performance benefits