Techniques for evaluating the contributions of avionics subsystems to fighter aircraft operational effectiveness

摘要

Experiences on the integrated control and avionics for air superiority (ICAAS) program are used to discuss various methods for validating avionics system performance in the air-to-air mission. Digital air battle simulation proved to be an effective screening tool for identifying first-order mission effectiveness trends. Part task simulations added the human element to the evaluation. Full-mission manned simulations provide the most comprehensive and accurate assessment of the performance of the integrated avionics system in the air-to-air mission. The flight test program is described and justified as a limited but necessary real world validation and demonstration of system performance benefits.