Development of a Low-Cost Simulator for Demonstration and Engineer Training

Abstract

The modification of an existing open-source flight simulator can be a useful training tool for new simulation engineers. New engineers can use this software as a starting point in the development of a full-scale flight simulator. The Modeling and Simulation Familiarization Tool (MSFT) is an ongoing project that utilizes open-source software in such a manner. The project requires engineers to design the simulator, modify the source code, and build the physical cockpit. The end products of the MSFT effort are a fully functional flight simulator with a realistic cockpit configuration and engineering training in the areas of simulation structure, computer coding/modification, simulation configuration, and cockpit design.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA416425

Entities

People

  • Joseph B. Howerton
  • Matthew M. Duquette
  • R. S. Burns
  • Richard J. Simko

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautics
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight Simulations
  • Flight Simulators
  • Operating Systems
  • Simulations
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Three Dimensional
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Software Engineering.