Application of Human Decision Field Theory to Estimation of Air-to-Ground Combat Identification Latencies

摘要

This paper describes the development and use of a "Speed of Service" Fixed Wing to Ground simulation model incorporating decision field theory to provide a bounded variable analysis of latency in the FCS system. Latency is described in terms of Time-to-ID based on a CID notional model - CID need, transponder internal delays and duty cycle, digital transmission time, CID message extraction time, data link (shooter-target-shooter-ground station), time to ground platform display, and human decision-making. Simulation runs demonstrate effects of target density, confidence, and network delay on total latency and number of decision cycles. The results of the model will be applied to technology requirements and specifications.