Advanced Simulator for Pilot Training: Design of Automated Performance Measurement System
Abstract
The objective of this effort was to design and implement an automated performance measurement (APM) system in the Advanced Simulator for Pilot Training (ASPT). This report documents that development effort and describes the current status of the measurement system. It was assumed that superior flying performance in the aircraft or the simulator has several characteristics which are reflected by available flight parameters. These include (a) maintaining certain aircraft state parameters, such as airspeed or altitude, close to some defined criterion value, (b) avoiding excessive rates and acceleration forces so that the maneuver is executed smoothly, (c) accomplishing these objectives with the least amount of effort; that is, by minimizing control inputs, and (d) not exceeding procedural or safety limits established for the maneuver. To date, the following scenarios have been implemented on the ASPT: (a) Transition Tasks - Straight and Level, Airspeed Changes, Turns, Climbs/Descents; (b) Takeoff/ Approach/Landing Tasks - Takeoffs, Tech Order Climbs, Slow Flight, Configuration Changes, Straight-in Approaches, Overhead Patterns, Touch-and-Go's; (c) Instrument Tasks - Rate Climbs/Descents, Vertical S-A, Vertical S-D, GCA, Proceed Direct to VOR; (d) Aerobatics - Aileron Rolls, Barrel Roll, Loop, Split S, Cloverleaf, Cuban 8, Lazy 8; and (e) Formation - Fingertip.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA088855
Entities
People
- Elizabeth L. Martin
- John H. Fuller
- Wayne L. Waag
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory