Engineering Study of the U.P.T. Simulator Facility. (Volume II - Main Report Text and Appendices) Design Study.

Abstract

An interdisciplinary engineering design study is reported on the Undergraduate Pilot Training Simulator Facility. The goal of the study was to explore alternative designs and methods to save money and energy while enhancing flexibility, reliability, and maintainability. The following systems were selected to attain these goals: (1) an alternate functional plan that provides for the application of a truss and column system for maximum flexibility, (2) a more economical exterior wall section, (3) a primary selective-secondary selective electrical distribution system for increased reliability, (4) high pressure sodium lamps for outdoor and high bay lighting, (5) a solar energy powered domestic water system, and (6) cooling load reduction of light bank and terrain board system. The use of the computer program ECUBE is demonstrated as a tool of analysis in determining heating and cooling loads for design and selection of the mechanical system.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA021273

Entities

People

  • Anthony Eden
  • Arthur W. Meyer
  • Peter C. Christoplis
  • Ronald E. Matestic
  • William P. Cobb

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Flight Training
  • High Pressure
  • Reliability
  • Resilience
  • Simulators
  • Solar Energy
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis