A Universal Testing and Evaluation Software Toolset (U-TEST)

Through the use of maneuver primitives Bihrle Applied Research (BAR) intends to develop a multi-level Universal Testing and Evaluation Software Toolset (U-TEST) for the automated evaluation of trainer flying qualities and performance (FQ&P) for fixed- androtor-wing vehicles. These primitives shall be based on common tasking in maneuver execution, data reduction, and results evaluation process. With this toolset, trainer developers are given building blocks to design configuration specific maneuvers or drawfrom a library of common FQ& P maneuvers to develop an automated test and evaluation set that can be accessed either at the programming level or through a high-level graphical interface. By leveraging existing test and evaluation technology, thedevelopment of the high-level software tool is streamlined. During the Phase I primary and optional effort a system design will be performed. In addition, a conceptual demonstration of low- and mid-level elements of the system will be performed usingcomplex, trainer-like, flight models hosted in BAR's D-Six simulation environment. Benefits of the Research and Development:1. Provides the Navy and trainer industry with a common set of tools for the testing and evaluation of flight training devices.2. Reduces the development time and cost required for debug and testing of new training devices3. Provides several new software products to be market by Bihrle Applied Research, including extensions to BAR commercially successful D-Six Simulation environment.4. Creates commercial opportunities to extend technical services to both military and commercial training system developers