Date of Award

3-1993

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Operational Sciences

First Advisor

Thomas F. Schuppe, PhD

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the proposed addition of heavy KC-135 tanker aircraft to the United States Air Force Aircraft Surge Launch and Recovery (ASLAR) instrument approach system. The Air Force Communications Command, which oversees ASLAR operations, will use these results to determine if KC-135 aircraft should be permitted to fly ASLAR approaches. A SIMSCRIPT II.5 animated simulation model was developed to simulate the Runway 26 approach at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base under a variety of wind conditions. This model was expanded to show the feasibility of KC-135s flying ASLAR approaches and to determine proper controller procedures to prevent the minimum enroute separation between aircraft from being violated. The study noted a concern with reduced separation between a KC-135 and a trailing fighter due to wake turbulence and recommended a cautious, incremental approach be applied to reducing the enroute distance.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GST-ENS-93M-12

DTIC Accession Number

ADA262567

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

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