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IACS Research

Cursor on Target
Military applications are designed to input and output certain data. This data is normally rigidly defined such as the NATO ADAT-P3 or US Military Standards. Although this enables simple information flow, it does not support the emerging Network Enabled Capability concepts. Cursor On Target is a technique permitting limited information sharing between applications in a simple and quick to develop manner.

In response to an RAF request, we developed interfaces between disparate military mission systems using the Cursor On Target technique. This capability was shown at a live flying demonstration to the MOD Capability Manager (Information Superiority) in August 2004.

We demonstrated Cursor On Target information flowing between a forward air controller, a command and control environment, and 2 aircraft - a Jaguar GR3 and a Harrier GR7.

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RAF Harrier courtesy of Janes's and Jamie Hunter
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The information exchanged using the Cursor On Target technique was 'What - Where - When' in XML format.

All of our preparation and development for the flight demonstration was completed in only 10 weeks.

Paramount , is the ability to operate as part of a coalition. The message exchange mechanism is compliant with US standards and future multi-national trials are planned, including interfacing to Link 16.
The Cursor On Target technique can be applied to other applications. offering the following advantages:

  • Software development limited to interfacing
  • No changes to application
  • Rapid development
  • Minimal Risk
  • Minimal Cost

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