Manned Flight Simulator and the Impact on Navy Weapons Systems Acquisition
Abstract
The dramatic rise in the level of complexity and the cost of modern airborne weapons systems has overwhelmed the ability for conventional flight test techniques to evaluate system performance and specification compliance. The U.S. Navy has developed a unique, modern pilot-in-the-loop simulation facility targeted at reducing the development cost and shortening the time-line required for new aircraft systems. The Manned Flight Simulator facility, located at the Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division, provides a flexible simulation capability through the use of modular hardware and software designs that can handle almost all simulations required for Test and Evaluation and Training. This paper will survey technical capabilities, discuss applications to current major Navy projects and demonstrate how modularity and extensive use of shared assets reduce program costs, increases safety, and optimizes flight test. In addition, specific examples of technology transfer from the MFS to other government agencies and private industry will be explored
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA283996
Entities
People
- Chad C. Miller
- Rick E. Mills
- Roger A. Burton
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center