A Real-Time Simulator for Man-In-The-Loop Testing of Aircraft Control Systems (SIMTACS-RT)

Abstract

A real time, high fidelity simulator is constructed to model F-16 dynamics and control laws. Built around and Electronics Associates Incorporated (EAI) SIMSTAR hybrid computer, the simulator (SIMTACS-RT) uses non linear, coupled differential equations for its dynamic model. An EAI FGS 300 function generator is used to access an aerodynamic data base of 25000 values in real time. Man-in the loop simulation is supported with a force stick for pilot inputs and an oscilloscope display for pitch and roll information (the lateral program is still in development). Four hybrid computer programs are presented as user ready simulation/analysis tools, supporting both multi-rate digital and analog control laws. Recommendations for further improvement in simulator realism are presented. Keywords: Flight control systems, Flight simulation, Hybrid computers, Man in the loop, Human factors engineering, Fight aircraft, Theses. (SDW/JES)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA202599

Entities

People

  • Gary G. Dameron

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Difference Equations
  • Differential Equations
  • Digital Data
  • Flight Simulators
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Landing Gear
  • Leading Edge Flaps
  • Simulations
  • Simulators

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems