ADVANCE PLANNING FOR THE TELEMETRY INDUSTRY

Abstract

Testing into the 21st Century will entail significantly different techniques than those presently used. Processing of data sources such as telemetry, radar, optics, and others will change from a merging of data for post flight reduction, to a real time fusion of data for mission support. Change in the philosophy of what is telemetry data will drive the entire processing and display systems used for real time support. Telemetry will move further from being used primarily for airframe performance reporting, to being a source of precision TSPI, video, and endgame performance. This paper will touch on these aspects and explore the processes such as techniques, displays, and standards that will evolve to meet these requirements.