T&E 4206 Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground Weapons Integration
Course Description
This module begins with an overview and description of Mil-Std-1760D, Interface Standard for Aircraft/Store Electrical Interconnection System as the baseline for Weapons Integration. The proper evaluation of a Stores Management System is covered in detail by using specific test cases. A generic set of evaluation guidelines is presented for Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground weapons testing, and no less than 20 weapons types are presented as examples. Safety footprints, hazard analysis and special considerations for live-fire exercises are addressed. Error budgeting and analysis are discussed in relation to weapons accuracy and consistency.
Anticipated Student Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course of instruction, the student will have a basic understanding of flight test procedures, techniques, and data analysis associated with weapons and stores certification. He/she will:
Be familiar with
1. Present day guided bombs and guided missile systems.
Understand
2. The stores certification process and associated techniques.
3. Integrated air-to-air systems and test techniques.
4. Integrated air-to-ground systems and test techniques.
5. Stores management systems and test techniques.
6. The peculiarities associated with asymmetric stores flight test.
Sequence of Instruction
Stores Certification
Air-to-Air Systems
Air-to-Ground Systems
Stores Management Systems
Guided Missiles
Guided Bombs
Asymmetric Stores
Safety & Photo Chase
Exams
Texts and Reference Materials
NTPS Course Notes
Instructor Text
Instructional Methodology
Lectures and Lab
Process of Evaluation
Examinations