TEREC - Fundamentals of Airborne Electronic Combat Test and Evaluation

Fundamentals of Airborne Electronic Combat Test and Evaluation

This short course deals with the test and evaluation of airborne electronic combat (EC) systems. The course outline includes such topics as threats and EC defensive systems, the EC test process, test monitoring equipment and test facilities, the role of modeling and analysis, and the effects of signature technology. Case studies for EC test programs are used to illustrate the points in the course, which is taught by experienced TEREC EC flight test managers.

Topical Course Outline

Introduction and Overview
T&E Process
- Related Regulations
- Why Test?
- EC Programmatics
EC Background
- Threats (RF, IR, Airborne, Other)
- RF Defensive Systems (Receivers, Jammers, Decoys)
- IR Defensive Systems (Sensors, Jammers, Decoys)
- Current Tren
EC Test Process and Development of Objectives
EC Test Planning and Scheduling
- Statistics
- COIs, MOEs, and MOPs
- Test Instrumentation
- Test Team Requirements
- Test Logistics
- Security Requirements
Role of Modeling and Analysis
- Levels of Modeling
- Overview of RF Models
- Overview of IR Models
- Others
Post-Test Activities
- Data Reduction Exercise
- The Test Community
- Reporting: Finishing the Job
Other Related Test Issues
- National/International EC Test Facilities
- Barebase EC Testing
- Signature Technology and EC Testing
Case Studies
- Project Order: Test Methodology and Objectives
- Test Plan: Test Planning and Measuring Performance
- Test Report: Producing Results
Summary & Critique

Instructors

Rod Beard has over 30 years USAF and ANG operational and flight test experience. His operational resume includes combat time in three separate theaters and flight time in B-52, T-43, F-4, F-105, and C-130 aircraft. His ongoing sponsored research includes stateside and international RF and IR measurements and EC testing of C-130, F-16, A-10, and other aircraft. Before retirement, he served as the Director of Operations for the Georgia Air National Guard. He holds a BS degree in Math from the University of Mississippi and the MSEE from Georgia Tech.

Robert Beasley has over 30 years experience in electronic combat research and development, acquisitions, operational flying, aircrew training, and test & evaluation. He has worked on EC programs at the operational and the Secretary of the Air Force levels. He has been involved with EC testing and the EC test process since 1978. He is a Principal Research Engineer at Georgia Tech Research Institute and a retired USAF Colonel.

Continuing Education Credit

This program meets the criteria for the nationally accepted Continuing Education Unit (CEU). Each participant successfully completing this 5 day course will earn 2.7 CEUs. These CEUs apply to the elective requirements for the TEREC Test & Evaluation Certificate.

Schedule and Fees

This course is currently scheduled for August 11-15, 2008 in Arlington, VA. The course fee of $1,695 covers all course materials.

Course Location and Accomodations

The course will be held at the GTRI Washington Office, located at 1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1910, Arlington, VA 22209.

The nearest accommodations are available at the Residence Inn Arlington Rosslyn, located at 1651 North Oak Street, Rosslyn, VA 22209. Reservations can be made by phone at 703-812-8400.

Registration

Registration for this course is done through the Georgia Tech Continuing Education Department. To register on-line, use the Continuing Education Information/Registration Page for this course. Once there, click on "Register Now." A phone number is provided for those who do not wish to register and pay on-line.