Closing the Loop - or Can the Ship Motion Simulator Simulate Ship Motion?

Abstract

The main purpose of this report is to document in detail the procedure for insuring that the Naval Biodynamics Laboratory's Ship Motion Simulator (SMS) motion outputs match real world, at-sea ship motion data acquired during sea trails or via validated simulation models. Fidelity of motion is essential to the credibility of results of research conducted utilizing the Ship Motion Simulator. A second purpose is to present a historical overview of SMS development, and to cite significant research results derived from its use. Finally, a brief description of the upgrades undergone by the SMS when moved to the Naval Biodynamics Laboratory is included. Keywords: Motion simulator; Motion sickness; Performance(Human); Ship motion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 15, 1989
Accession Number
ADA222355

Entities

People

  • Gilbert C. Willems

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Actuators
  • Amplitude
  • Carriages
  • Classification
  • Data Acquisition
  • Frequency
  • Motion Sickness
  • Procurement
  • Recording Systems
  • Reliability
  • Security
  • Ship Motion
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Surface Effect Ships
  • United States

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  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design