The BEST system can be run in a stand-alone capacity. This
allows the creator of the radar exercise to assess if the exercise
created meets the training requirement. Where an exercise
enhancement is required, the exercise creator can make a change and
run the exercise to certify the change meets the training
requirement. During this process training circuits can still be run
at the remaining BEST positions.
The 3D airspace and associated models can be evaluated in a
number of ways. The FAB (Fast Airport Builder) application is used
to create the airfield and associated features. This includes
runways, taxiways, 3D models of buildings, windsocks, hold points
and stop bars. Once the airfield has been generated, a low
resolution version can be sent to the 3D IG (Image Generator) for
evaluation. A low resolution version is produced quickly but
contains sufficient detail to establish whether or not a production
version can be produced or whether further work is required.
A test airspace can be generated that is populated with aircraft
and default circuits. This allows a quick evaluation of taxiing,
approach, landing and take-off behaviours.
The IG allows the aircraft models, and some airfield features to
be modified. Various aircraft features can be modified such as:
flap positions, undercarriage, position and size of the aircraft
lights. Various elements of the airfield can be modified such as:
the size of the runway and taxiways lights, position of the
floodlights that light the apron areas. It is also possible to set
the cloud cover, visibility and precipitation factor to gauge the
settings required for an exercise.