T&E Programs Virtual Electronic Combat Training Systems (VECTS)

T&E Programs

Virtual Electronic Combat Training Systems (VECTS)

C-130 VECTS – Background

Ground Test September 2004
Operational Assessment December 2004
Delivered Six Laptops in March 2005
USAF/AATTC Using VECTS 2005 - 2007
System Update In-Progress
OUE Planned for Early 2008

F-16/A-10 VECTS Program

Mission Planning with PFPS/FalconView to define the training scenario
In-flight Threat Training located in EW Processor
Integrated with the on-board systems with a closed-loop feedback to the aircrew
Data Recorder Records EW Bus
Mission Playback to debrief the trainees post-flight using NAVAIR PCDS
DT/OT completed; fielding in November 2007

C-17 VECTS

Provide an Integrated Threat View for On-board Systems (RWR, MWS, ABI/CBTII)
Simulate Track Reports/Updates as Input to ABI/CBTII to process Message Reception (no change to ABI/CBTII)
Pre-Defined Message Set using Real Threat Parametric Data which matches data used by VECTS for the On-board Systems
Laydown of Threat Update Messages with PFPS/FalconView using same VECTS interface/method
Remove Dependency on Radio Availability
Program In-progress; Ground Demonstration Planned for 2007

For more information:

Linda Viney
VECTS Program Manager
Email: linda.viney@gtri.gatech.edu

Last Updated December 20, 2007

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