Modeling Pilot Behaviors Based on Discrete-Time Series During Carrier-Based Aircraft Landing

A pilot behavior model for carrier landing operations is established based on some realistic mechanisms and strategies. A discrete-time series is applied to model the pilot’s final actions. This pilot model adopts modular design. Furthermore, an information acquirement module, focus mode coordination strategy, and random error probability module are described in detail. Capability indices, including the information acquiring capability, response capability, action accuracy, and distraction capability, are introduced into this model to judge the flight ratings. In addition, this model contains a landing signal officer interface so that the pilot model can respond to the landing signal officer instructions. Finally, a simulation platform is built, on which this pilot model with different operating levels, a test pilot as well as a landing signal officer are emulated. The simulation results indicate that the outputs given by this model agree with the behavioral characteristics of realistic pilots; also, the flight performance can be evaluated by this model.