The forces opposing the NATO alliance are constantly improving their capability in the detection, location and interception of attacking aircraft. The ground attack pilot's survival depends upon his ability to conceal his approach by minimizing his aircraft signature in all visual, thermal, acoustic and electronic aspects. In attempting to achieve this, the pilot is forced to fly at altitudes and periods of the day which make the very essence of his mission most difficult to accomplish. From this background has emerged the general concept of stealth. The introduction of passive electro optical sensors in the form of FLIR and NVGs has been a significant step forward in aiding the combat pilot in this hostile environment. TF radars enable low level flight in all weathers. However, the FLIR/NVG combination is not all weather and TF radars are not stealthy. Recent developments in data storage, advanced processing techniques and highly efficient display presentation have been instrumental in enabling covert operations to take place in all weathers. Precise autonomous navigation and terrain following, with the threat of detection minimized, is now available to the modern combat pilot, freeing him to concentrate on successfully achieving the aims of his mission. The potential for digital databases in Flight Planning and Flight Aiding for Combat Aircraft is recognized and equipments are now being procured for military use. The capabilities described in this paper are all feasible, and are being integrated into GEC Avionics' system of Total Terrain Avionics (T sup 2A).


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    Title :

    Potential for Digital Databases in Flight Planning and Flight Aiding for Combat Aircraft


    Contributors:
    J. Stone (author)

    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    10 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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