Air Force System Effectiveness and Reliability Data Systems

This paper describes an interactive, computer-based Mission Decomposition Tool (MDT) developed as part of the Cockpit Automation Technology Program sponsored by the Air Force System Command's Human Systems Division. The purpose of this tool is to improve the efficiency of the crewstation design process. Specific activities supported by the MDT include generation and decomposition of Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground mission scenarios; generation of mission event timelines; and post-flight analysis. Mission generation/decomposition involves the laydown of maps, map features (streams, roads, etc.), threats, targets, and waypoints. The mission event timeline is generated automatically when a mission is flown and may be edited to ensure that unique mission activities are included. Post-flight analysis options include plots of threat exposure, terrain masking, terrain following, terrain clearance, discrete mission events, and aircraft performance data. The MDT strengthens the connection between analysis and test and evaluation activities in the areas of mission planning, pilot briefing, simulation set-up, performance assessment, and post-flight analysis.

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DOD Standardization of Engineering Data Systems and Air Force Automation Plans

Advances in Engineering Data Handling ◽

10.1007/978-1-4613-2817-9_18 ◽

1984 ◽

pp. 180-182

Author(s):

Curtis R. Williams ◽

Donald H. Laurila ◽

Laurence A. Corbin

Keyword(s):

Air Force ◽

Data Systems ◽

Engineering Data

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Air Force System Safety Handbook, Designing the Safest Possible Systems Consistent with Mission Requirements and Cost Effectiveness

10.21236/ada437098 ◽

2000 ◽

Author(s):

AIR FORCE SAFETY AGENCY KIRTLAND AFB NM

Keyword(s):

Cost Effectiveness ◽

Air Force ◽

System Safety ◽

Force System

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Air Force System Safety Program

10.4271/690709 ◽

1969 ◽

Author(s):

Howard S. Davis

Keyword(s):

Air Force ◽

System Safety ◽

Force System ◽

Safety Program

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Cost Analysis of Optimized Islanded Energy Systems in a Dispersed Air Base Conflict

Energies ◽

10.3390/en13184677 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (18) ◽

pp. 4677

Author(s):

Jay Pearson ◽

Torrey Wagner ◽

Justin Delorit ◽

Steven Schuldt

Keyword(s):

Air Force ◽

Energy Systems ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Energy System ◽

Geographic Area ◽

The United States ◽

Force System ◽

Hybrid Energy System ◽

Hybrid Energy ◽

Photovoltaic Array

The United States Air Force has implemented a dispersed air base strategy to enhance mission effectiveness for near-peer conflicts. Asset dispersal places many smaller bases across a wide geographic area, which increases resupply requirements and logistical complexity. Hybrid energy systems reduce resupply requirements through sustainable, off-grid energy production. This paper presents a novel hybrid energy renewable delivery system (HERDS) model capable of (1) selecting the optimal hybrid energy system design that meets demand at the lowest net present cost and (2) optimizing the delivery of the selected system using existing Air Force cargo aircraft. The novelty of the model’s capabilities is displayed using Clark Air Base, Philippines as a case study. The HERDS model selected an optimal configuration consisting of a 676-kW photovoltaic array, an 1846-kWh battery system, and a 200-kW generator. This hybrid energy system predicts a 54% reduction in cost and an 88% reduction in fuel usage, as compared to the baseline Air Force system. The HERDS model is expected to support planners in their ongoing efforts to construct cost-effective sites that minimize the transport and logistic requirements associated with remote installations. Additionally, the results of this paper may be appropriate for broader civilian applications.

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