LVC Simulation Comms by SITTI

LVC (Live, Virtual, Constructive) is a widespread term for defining modelling and simulation methods used to train pilots and ground controllers to enhance their combat readiness and situational awareness. Ordinary live flights are essential to military pilots to get acquainted with their airplanes and weapon systems, but these exercises are limited by several factors, like the number of aircraft that can be used, the available airspace, the impossibility of launching real missiles against targets.

LVC allows simultaneous usage of both real systems and virtual ones, so that e.g. enemy targets can be simulated and counter measures can be applied when attacked. The airspace is virtually enlarged and the number of flying objects (both friends and foes) is increased, thus providing pilots and controllers with a much more realistic training environment where the effect of the engagement with the enemy and any battle damage can be evaluated.

The Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) is also applying these LVC concepts for the training of its pilots and controllers. For LVC purposes, communication is of fundamental importance. Therefore, at each C2 centre, SITTI will be supplying a Voice Communication System (VCS) to allow bidirectional connection between live and virtual environments to interface real and virtual radios.

This special application of the MULTIFONO® M800IP® VCS system will also require some interface adaptations and enhancements to allow ground controllers and pilots to seamlessly interact in the frame of the training exercises that aim at educating all involved military staff to reach the highest level of preparation.