TRACES is a few-on-few engagement model (up to 4v4) which simulates air combat engagements between rotary-wing aircraft, or rotary-wing aircraft against fixed-wing threats. A generic six degrees-of-freedom aircraft dynamics model permits simulation of conventional helicopters (UH-60, OH-58), compound designs (AH-64, AH-1W, Hind, Havoc), advanced concepts (Comanche, V-22, and KA-50 Hokum), and fixed-wing aircraft. Currently, validated flight models of the AH-64A and UH-60 helicopters are available, wi th an AH-1W model under development.
TRACES employs a value-driven pilot decision logic, similar to DSA's BRAWLER, which permits simulated rotary-wing aircraft to employ low-level, contour, or Nap-of-the-Earth (NOE) flight tactics in a high- resolution, digital terrain database (24m grid). Acquisition by simulated aircraft is accomplished by radar, IR, or optical sensors. Weapons include IR and radar guided missiles, and turreted or fixed guns. In addition, surface-to-air missile sites can be simulated to provide added realism to the simulated engagement.
Outputs of TRACES include flight paths and other characteristics of each aircraft throughout the engagement, including detection events, firing events, and a time history of survivability for each simulated aircraft. Engagements may be viewed for anal ysis using a custom graphics post-processor, providing top views, side views and cockpit views of the engaged aircraft and the surrounding terrain. A graphical user interface is included to provide a user-friendly means of creating and modifying simulati on scenarios.
Datasets can be obtained by contacting the government point of contact for TRACES, Mr. Jeffrey R. Gavlinski, AMXSY-AI at (410) 278-6984 or DSN 298-6984. For information about ordering TRACES please call Mrs. Geri Bowling, SURVIAC, at (937) 255-4840 or DSN 785-4840. Please refer any technical questions to Mr. Barry Vincent at (937) 429-9509.
IVIEW enables users of multiple object engagement models to view the output files of such codes in a movie like 3-D display. Model users may elect/create an icon* that accurately represents the target and threat, which further lends to a movie feel t o the display. It is the IVIEW user that determines from which point of view this "movie" is presented in the Viewing Window. With the proper selection of parameters the view can range from inside the cockpit or from any point in 3-D space. In order t o make running of the output "movie" a set of controls, much like on a VCR, allow the user to start, stop, pause and advance the display frame-by-frame. IVIEW 2000 provides several improvements over the previous IVIEW 4.1, a) upgraded display capabilities , b) more control over those displays, c) better performance along with capability with previous IVIEW versions and d) better code structure to allow for easier user modifications.
Further information about the displayed file may be presented in either the Data or Graphing windows. The Data Window displays instantaneous numeric information of the values presented in the Viewing Window. The information presented in the Graphing Window is the same as in the Data Window except it is presented in graphical format. Several other IVIEW 2000 window options may display messages between objects or show sensors (such as radar or IRSTs). Additionally a non-displayed mechanism is prese nt for writing selected portions of the scenario data to an output file for permanent storage and later retrieval.
IVIEW 2000 is written in ANSI C and is X-Windows based. Currently IVIEW 2000 will run on either Sun or Silicon Graphics Systems.
* icons files for current military aircraft and threats are readily created for those files found to be unavailable.
The first course, titled "Infrared Countermeasures" is scheduled for March 4-6, 1997 at the GTRI facility in Marietta, Georgia. It is an introductory course on military infrared, electro-optical, and laser countermeasures. The overall objective is to describe the issues, principles, and operation of equipment designed to defeat weapons operating in the visual and infrared spectral regions. Some of the topics to be covered include: threat functions, detectors, IR missile operating principles, seeker countermeasure techniques, simulations, warning systems, laser warning principles,laser jamming principles, infrared stealth techniques, missile warning principles and systems, laser missile seeker and rangefinder countermeasures, and countermeasures to la ser beam-riders. The goal of the course is to present a clear and cohesive picture of the techniques in use, describe their limitations and integration problems, provide an assessment of their effectiveness, and discuss new technologies in development.
The second course, "Infrared Technology and Applications" is scheduled for March 18-21, 1997 in San Francisco, California; April 15-18, 1997 in Atlanta, Georgia; and May 20-23, 1997 in Metz, France. The course is intended for those engineers, scientists, technicians, and managers who are new to infrared engineering because they are either transferring fields,working on a program which requires multi-disciplinary information, newly managing an infrared program, or are new graduates beginning a career i n IR.Managers and procurement decision-makers also should find the technology perspective useful. The focus of this course is on operation, design, practice, and system evaluation. Some of the topics covered include: IR imaging systems, terminal homing s eekers, autonomous systems, system performance evaluation, properties of targets and backgrounds, and infrared optical design.
For more information about either of these courses, please contact Greg Stenzoski at the Georgia Tech Distance Learning office (404) 894-0374 or via e-mail at: greg.stenzoski@conted.gatech.edu.
| Event: | Test & Evaluation Symposium and Exhibition XIII |
| When: | 3 - 6 March 1997 |
| Where: | Radisson Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| POC: | ADPA, (703) 522-1820, Reference 791 |
| Event: | 7th Annual ATEDS (Advanced Technology Expendables & Dispenser Systems) Program Review |
| When: | 4-6 March 1997 |
| Where: | US Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California |
| POC: | Jack Kress (812) 854-2867, E-mail: JAK4500@smtp.nwscc.sea06.navy.mil |
| Event: | Army Aviation Association of America, Inc. (AAAA) Annual Convention Army Aviation: "Forging Ahead Toward Army XXI" |
| When: | 23-26 April 1997 |
| Where: | Louisville, Kentucky |
| POC: | Bill Harris, (203) 226-8184, ext. 131 |
| Event: | 8th Annual US Army TARDEC Ground Vehicle Survivability Symposium |
| When: | 25-27 March 1997 |
| Where: | US Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA |
| POC: | ADPA, (703) 522-1820, Reference 754 |
| Event: | DEAR (DIME, ESAMS, ALARM, RADGUNS) Consolidated Users Meeting |
| 29 April - 2 May 1997 | |
| Where: | Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA |
| POC: | Geri Bowling, (937) 255-4840 or DSN 785-4840 |
| Event: | The 3rd Joint Avionics and Weapon System Support, Software, and Simulation Conference (JAWS S3 '97 ) "Advancing Cooperation, Innovation, and Technology for Avionics and Weapon System Support" |
| When: | 8-13 June 1997 |
| Where: | Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| POC: | Ms. Vicki Meenach, Universal Technology Corp, (937) 426-2808 or E-mail: utc-mmg@erinet.com |
If you're involved in ordering any of the SURVIAC aircraft models you have probably come in contact with Geri Bowling. Geri has been involved with the SURVIAC team for over 9 years, most recently as model administrator. She compiles and distributes m odel software packages for the user community and maintains a database of all the model users. Geri also is a valuable asset at model user group meeting time. She coordinates the agendas, speakers, attendees, and clearance information.
Geri also maintains the SURVIAC accountability files for all incoming and outgoing materials.
In her spare time Geri likes to be with her two grandsons, Cory and Lucas. Their best times are sledding in the Miami Valley winter snowfall!
If you have any questions for Geri or need to send her a message she can be reached at bowling_geri@bah.com.
SURVIAC, a DoD Information Analysis Center (IAC), is administratively managed by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) under the DoD IAC Program. S URVIAC is sponsored by the Joint Technical Coordinating Groups on Aircraft Survivability (JTCG/AS) and for Munitions Effectiveness (JTCG/ME). SURVIAC is operated by Booz-Allen & Hamilton Inc. The Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) for the Center is:
Mr. Martin L. LentzInquiries about SURVIAC's capabilities, products and services, or comments regarding this publication may be addressed to:
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