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Embedded training F35

Some questions about embedded training in the Air.
In simulation a pilot is still on the ground, but embedded, more realistic,
could this result in more changes not being aware what’s real and what’s not?

Simulation is in the air: embedded training promises to boost the realism and efficiency of simulated air combat, while cutting costs. By Hans Heerkens
- Four pages about Embedded Training

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_h ... n28924681/

Contract NLR

Amsterdam, 7 October 2009 - Today Lockheed Martin signed a 18.8 million US$ contract with Dutch Space and NLR for the development of a multi-ship, embedded training system for the F-35 Lightning II, known as the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).
Dutch Space and NLR, the National Aerospace Laboratory in the Netherlands, will execute the contract in an Integrated Project Team (IPT) which will lead to the initial implementation of embedded training in Block 3 aircraft in 2011.
The embedded training system - providing multi-ship interaction, local and distributed weapons simulation, data link, data collection and off-board debriefing - is expected to become a standard feature in the F-35.

Tom Burbage, Executive Vice President of Lockheed Martin and General Manager of the F-35 Program: "Today I am here to celebrate the 90th anniversary of this great aerospace research institute, the NLR.
It gives me great pleasure to also witness the signing of the contract for the embedded training system, adding a unique feature to the F-35 Weapon System. A system that proves how jointly NLR and Dutch Space have been successful in bringing their innovative ideas into advanced training reality.
I have personally flown the Dutch F-16 Development aircraft, and I look forward to the day that this capability is installed in the F-35".

http://www.dutchspace.nl/pages/press/co ... gType=1033

http://www.nlr.nl/?id=12271&l=en

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You may find these PDFs interesting?

JADE – An Experiment in Distributed Simulation Based Joint Tactical Training

http://195.251.96.5/NATO/EreunaKaiTexno ... 045-18.pdf (1.2Mb)

"ABSTRACT
JADE, or Joint Air Defence Training Simulation, was an experiment conducted in Norway in March 2006
to explore whether connecting existing training simulators and operational systems is a suitable tool for
joint tactical training. The embedded training capability of a Control and Reporting Centre, a naval
tactical trainer and game-based fighter simulators located at three different sites were connected over a
secure wide area network. Additionally, JADE was a test case for a simulation infrastructure in support of
training and experimentation developed by FFI. An overview of the joint tactical training prototype
capability established for JADE is given. It consists of three main parts; a distributed simulation system, a
command and control system and tactical data links, and a voice communication system. A brief outline of
the experimental training event is given, and both operational and technical experiences are discussed."
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Aircrew Mission Training Via Distributed Simulation – A NATO Study

http://ftp.rta.nato.int/public//PubFull ... 071-17.pdf (166Kb)

"1 Background
This paper is about the future potential in NATO of Aircrew Mission Training via
Distributed Simulation, or MTDS. A Military Applications Study (known as SAS-
013) on MTDS has just concluded, having been sponsored by the NATO Research &
Technology Organisation (RTO)1, through its Studies, Analysis and Simulation (SAS)
Panel. The study report will be published shortly. The task of the study was
“To assess the potential of advanced distributed simulation to complement live
flying training in order to enhance NATO capability to conduct combined air
operations.”

This could be re-phrased as “How can NATO apply recent improvements in
distributed simulation technology to enhance current and future NATO training for air
operations?” Note that, according to NATO definitions (source: NATO AAP-6),
Combined Operations are defined as operations between two or more forces or
agencies of two or more allies. Joint is defined as activities, operations, organisations,
etc., in which elements of more than one service of the same nation participate."

spazsinbad wrote:

You may find these PDFs interesting?

JADE – An Experiment in Distributed Simulation Based Joint Tactical Training

http://195.251.96.5/NATO/EreunaKaiTexno ... 045-18.pdf (1.2Mb)

"ABSTRACT
JADE, or Joint Air Defence Training Simulation, was an experiment conducted in Norway in March 2006
to explore whether connecting existing training simulators and operational systems is a suitable tool for
joint tactical training. The embedded training capability of a Control and Reporting Centre, a naval
tactical trainer and game-based fighter simulators located at three different sites were connected over a
secure wide area network. Additionally, JADE was a test case for a simulation infrastructure in support of
training and experimentation developed by FFI. An overview of the joint tactical training prototype
capability established for JADE is given. It consists of three main parts; a distributed simulation system, a
command and control system and tactical data links, and a voice communication system. A brief outline of
the experimental training event is given, and both operational and technical experiences are discussed."
_________________

Aircrew Mission Training Via Distributed Simulation – A NATO Study

http://ftp.rta.nato.int/public//PubFull ... 071-17.pdf (166Kb)

"1 Background
This paper is about the future potential in NATO of Aircrew Mission Training via
Distributed Simulation, or MTDS. A Military Applications Study (known as SAS-
013) on MTDS has just concluded, having been sponsored by the NATO Research &
Technology Organisation (RTO)1, through its Studies, Analysis and Simulation (SAS)
Panel. The study report will be published shortly. The task of the study was
“To assess the potential of advanced distributed simulation to complement live
flying training in order to enhance NATO capability to conduct combined air
operations.”

This could be re-phrased as “How can NATO apply recent improvements in
distributed simulation technology to enhance current and future NATO training for air
operations?” Note that, according to NATO definitions (source: NATO AAP-6),
Combined Operations are defined as operations between two or more forces or
agencies of two or more allies. Joint is defined as activities, operations, organisations,
etc., in which elements of more than one service of the same nation participate."

Thanks, didn’t know about ET, interesting …
Suppose a combination of simulation and ET has a great value also planning and training in case of a real mission.
As far as understand this Nato article ET can be done with a combination of real weapons as well

Nato article about ET (10 pages):
(Don`t know to copy the link?)

Search for: F-35 Embedded Training
(Nato Otan)
Built into F-35 is an Embedded Training (ET) capability that supports core missions such as counterair, air strike/interdiction, and suppression of enemy ...

Quote article: ET is becoming a key component of the total training system for the next generation of tactical aircraft.
Over the expected life cycle of calendar years 2013 through 2057, the program savings could reach $2,976M.

m, I'll search for the link. The 'BEEN CAN'Ters' Smile

need to see this quote: "Over the expected life cycle of calendar years 2013 through 2057, the program savings could reach $2,976M". WHOA DUDE!

The .DOC file is here: http://ftp.rta.nato.int/public//PubFull ... 169-02.doc

Made a PDF from it now attached.

"ABSTRACT
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of Embedded Training (ET) in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). This paper will cover early ET concept development, the implementation of ET in JSF, now F-35 Lightning II, the pilot perspective of the ET training syllabus, and future development of F-35 ET. In the JSF concept development phase the training system solution included the deployable training device and added ET training capability built into the aircraft. ET was brought to the forefront with fighter pilots’ heavy involvement in extended periods of aircraft deployment to international theaters of war. During these periods fighter pilots were away from continuation training opportunities. In response, the JSF training system concept integrated the ET Virtual Training Model (VTM) in the synthetic training environments to support “anywhere/anytime” interactive combat training while in-flight.

The objective of F-35 ET is to enhance and maintain fighter pilot proficiency. ET is implemented by functionally partitioning the aircraft integrated core processor (ICP). ET consists of the VTM hosted in the ICP and the P5 Combat Training System (CTS) contained in P5 Internal Subsystem (IS). Both VT and P5 CTS provide brief and debrief capabilities.

From the pilot perspective, VT is an overlay of constructive simulation on the real world to provide an enhanced training environment to the pilot. VT mission planning data is inserted in the aircraft via the preloaded portable memory device (PMD). A coordinated data link distribution of VT provides synchronization between a four-ship flight of F-35 aircraft. Pilots may train to a coordinated attack against virtual targets with appropriate threat reactions and kill responses that are shared across participants. All participating aircraft follow the same realistic, virtual pre-planned training scenario. Following the event, the pilot takes the PMD back to off-board mission support for debriefing. The result is combat team training in live flight supplemented and enhanced by a virtual combat environment."

Thanks again. (By the way learned a lot from your explanations! Laughing

)

For some readers a better copy about savings:

11.0 ET COST AVOIDANCE
Implementation of the F-35 ET activity model has projected program savings shown in Table 1. In terms of student costs, the projection reduction is 14 Red Air sorties, equivalent to 23.8 flight hours for $100k, and SAM/EW range reductions of 7.2 hours for $25.5k. Looking at start up, calendar years 2015 through 2017, the projected cost avoidance is $411.5M. When the F-35 reaches steady state at calendar year 2030, the projected cost avoidance is $1,046M. Over the expected life cycle of calendar years 2013 through 2057, the program savings could reach $2,976M.

A link to investigate (I don't have time here at moment):

http://www.rta.nato.int/pubs/rdp.asp?RDP=RTO-MP-HFM-169
&

Embedded Training and LVC PDF

http://www.nlr.nl/?id=16524&l=en

Training for the War on Terror November 2007 MILITARY & AEROSPACE ELECTRONICS
By Courtney E. Howard [MUCH, much MORE in the PDF article - only F-35 relevant text here]

ftp://64.14.13.138/others/MAE/MAE_20071 ... v_2007.pdf (4Mb)

"Military personnel throughout the ranks hone their skills with advanced training and simulation systems....

...Cubic Defense Applications, the defense division of Cubic Corp. in San Diego, is developing a military training and simulation solution that will be embedded directly in military aircraft.

Executives at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. in Fort Worth, Texas, have awarded a $50.3 million development contract to Cubic Defense Applications, maker of realistic combat training systems, mission support services, and defense electronics. According to the contract award, Cubic engineers will design an embedded version of the company’s latest air-combat training system and integrate it into the F-35 Lightning II, more commonly referred to as the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).

"The F-35 Internal Subsystem will be integrated in the aircraft as an embedded feature, like an avionics system,” explains Philip J. Fisch, senior director of business development for Air Ranges at Cubic Defense Applications. “The subsystem is interoperable with P5 training systems now being produced, so fighter pilots using podbased or embedded P5 systems will be able to train with F-35 pilots.”

The airborne training instrumentation will be installed in all F-35 stealth fighters, enabling military personnel to develop and hone skills virtually anywhere, anytime. The F-35 Lightning II will replace several aircraft types in the United States, as well as the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, and Turkey.

Cubic engineers will deliver five prototypes based on the company’s podbased P5 Combat Training System/Tactical Combat Training System technology. The embedded training solution will encompass airborne instrumentation, ground station planning, and debrief software. Cubic’s Individual Combat Aircrew Display System software, also part of the F-35 combat training system, will be hosted on Lockheed Martin’s Offboard Mission Subsystem. An encrypted and exportable data link will, for the first time, be included in the Cubic air combat training system.

Cubic and its technology partners—DRS Technologies Inc. of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and FAAC of Ann Arbor, Mich.—will loosely design the new F-35 Internal Subsystem around the P5 Internal Subsystem developed for the Navy/Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet and AV-8B Harrier combat aircraft. FAAC engineers will help Cubic personnel develop weapons simulations for the F-35.

Cubic’s air combat training system for the F-35 will represent a breakthrough in air combat training technology, says Walter J. Zable, Cubic Corp.’s chairman and chief executive officer. “It will be the first air combat training system installed in a fifth-generation aircraft that has the airborne components for tracking and recording weapons engagements placed in the aircraft itself,” Zable says...."

12 July 2012 - Today Lockheed Martin officially took delivery of the Embedded Training System for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) which provides realistic and effective in-flight mission training for fighter pilots with the use of virtual entities.

http://www.dutchspace.nl/uploadedFiles/ ... -PB-UK.pdf

'm' you must have missed this post here:

http://www.f-16.net/index.php?name=PNph ... nlr#227929

But anyway good find for the PDF version.

spazsinbad wrote:

'm' you must have missed this post here:

http://www.f-16.net/index.php?name=PNph ... nlr#227929

But anyway good find for the PDF version.

Sorry ... missed the post. Greetz M