Date of Award

12-1993

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

First Advisor

Phil Amburn, PhD

Abstract

Air Force leaders, recognizing the need for improved training following the Vietnam War, implemented the Red Flag exercises at Nellis AFB. At the heart of this training is the Red Flag Measurement and Debriefing System RFMDS and its capability to accurately reconstruct the elements of an intense exercise fought over the deserts of Nevada. This thesis uses the technology of distributed interactive simulation DIS to transmit aircraft telemetry onto computer networks, allowing the monitoring and analysis of live Red Flag missions at any site with compatible communications equipment and thesis software. The use of standard DIS protocols enables simulators to see Red Flag operations. The three components of the Remote Debriefing Tool bridge reality with simulation. The computer communications components serves as a transparent tap into the RFMDS data stream. The data translation component translates this information into DIS protocol data units PDUs. PDUs received by the interface and visualization component are used to generate two- and three-dimensional images of the Red Flag environment onto a Silicon Graphics workstation. An extensive set of analysis tools combined with a graphical user interface allows reconstruction of airborne activities, producing more effective and comprehensive training.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GCS-ENG-93-09

DTIC Accession Number

ADA274134

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

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