Aircraft survivability equipment training method and apparatus for low

Abstract

An apparatus and method for aircraft survivability equipment training. The disclosure is particularly directed to the use of such an apparatus and method for multiple player training aircraft with a central controller. The threats are simulated by the central controller and transmitted to each player aircraft via encoded data packets. Additionally, electronic counter measures, counter measures and weapons initiation are simulated. A predictive threat intervisibility engine provides a realistic training situation by predicting each player aircraft's 'line of sight' to an updated threat list and local terrain data, as the aircraft travels. Defeated threats are determined by the central controller based on simulated electronic counter measure models, simulated weapon systems activated from weapon controls, simulated counter measures activated by counter measure controls and aircraft dynamic data from the player aircraft's navigation system. A score card is generated for each player and a display is generated utilizing overlaid display symbology of the updated threats, player aircraft positions and local terrain data.