TAC BRAWLER - An application of engagement simulation modeling to simulator visual system display requirements for air combat maneuveringThe TAC BRAWLER air combat simulation models both the acquisition and use of visual information by the pilot. It was used to provide the designers of manned simulators for air-to-air combat with information regarding the training implications of display system resolution, inherent target contrast, field of view, and transport delay. Various display designs were simulated, and the resulting quantitative and qualitative differences in engagements were considered indicators of possible mistraining. Display resolution was found to alter combats primarily through its effect on detection ranges; the 'pixel averaging' contrast management technique was shown to largely compensate for this problem. Transport delay significantly degrades pilot tracking ability, but the training impact of the effect is unclear.
Document ID
19850039456
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kerchner, R. M. (Decision-Science Applications, Inc. Arlington, VA, United States)
Hughes, R. G. (USAF, Human Resources Laboratory, Williams AFB AZ, United States)
Lee, A. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)