Energy Maneuverability Display for the Air Combat Maneuvering Range/Tactical Training System (ACMR/TACTS)

摘要

This report describes the development of an integrated analog display (turn rate vs calibrated airspeed) for use as a debriefing aid on the Air Combat Maneuvering Range (ACMR). The ACMR gathers in-flight data from aircraft while they are engaged in air combat maneuvering. Upon returning from the ACMR, aircrew are presented with (1) a pictorial display of the engagement, and (2) a digital printout of selected encounter parameters (e.g., velocity 'g', altitude of each aircraft, range between aircraft). The display integrates these relevant energy maneuverability data into an analog format, thus providing an immediate comparison of the performance of each aircraft with respect to the maneuvering envelope of that aircraft and that of the opponent. The display also allows the aircrew to recognize very rapidly whether they are gaining or loosing energy and the rate of gain or loss. The maneuvering envelopes of the F-14, F-4, A-4 and F-5 aircraft can be displayed in this dynamic format. It is expected that this new format (1) will provide a better means for pilots to determine how well they have maximized the performance of their aircraft, and (2) may serve as an aid in tactics development. A brief discussion of the nature of energy maneuverability is contained in an Appendix. (Author)