Analysis of On-Board CIG (Computer Image Generator) Applications for Aircrew Training

摘要

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 conducted. An analysis of the survey results is presented. The development and use of on-board CIG based training systems was concluded to be feasible and would enhance operational readiness. The report includes specific recommendations as regards training tasks that would benefit most from application of on-board CIG and would also be technically feasible. Three approaches to such application are: Utilization of existing and planned on-board hardware in training modes; Development of a training computer image generator as a pod to be mounted temporarily on a weapon station for training missions; Long term merging of training and tactical considerations in the development phase of a new weapon systems and avionics. All three approaches should be pursued in parallel. (Author)