Tue, Oct 19, 2004
Allows Aircrews To Simulate Complex Threat Environments
XWAVE an Aliant subsidiary, Monday announced it has delivered
its Tactical Airborne Crew Electronic Warfare Trainer (TACET) to
the Canadian Air Force. TACET is a software solution that enables
realistic training of Forces personnel in a safe, cost-effective
environment.
Operational aircraft such as transports, helicopters and
maritime patrol aircraft lack the means to train aircrews in flight
in electronic warfare and self-protection. TACET meets this need:
it provides high-fidelity airborne simulation of Radar Warning
Receivers (RWRs) and Missile Approach Warning Systems (MAWS);
examples are, respectively, the ALR-56 and AAR-47. TACET is a
rangeless system that supports both instructor-led and
automatically-generated scenarios, delivering highly realistic
visual and audio stimuli that allows air crews to effectively train
in the handling of threats. A convenient laptop- and GPS-based
system, TACET eliminates the need and expense of deploying aircraft
to specialized electronic warfare ranges.
“Using a simple laptop, an instructor can realistically
create—and safely control—a complete airborne
scenario,” said Don McClure, General Manager, Business
Development, Ottawa, xwave. “This capability has a
significant impact on the quality and safety of training that air
force personnel receive. xwave is pleased to be able to offer this
level of simulation support, thereby helping the Canadian Air Force
fulfill its mandate in a feasible, cost-efficient
manner.”
With the laptop used in the cockpit during flight, instructors
generate scenarios that can replace or drive actual aircraft
displays. Commands are issued facilitating rapid threat selection
and modification. Simulated RWR and MAWS visual and audio cues are
provided, with the movement of simulated threats corresponding with
actual aircraft movement relative to the threat’s position.
TACET audio is identical to actual RWR and MAWS audio, and is
provided via a connection to the aircraft inter-communication
system (ICS). The solution also enables full scenario analysis, and
records scenarios and aircraft movements for mission replay and
debriefing purposes.
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