Simulation Study (SimStudy): A Simulation Tool for Engineers and Mission Planners

Abstract

Simulation Study (SimStudy) is a simulation and mission planning software used by the United States (U.S.) Army to support aerial targets. The program is comprised of three main sections: a Six Degrees-of-Freedom (6-DOF) simulation, target and terrain graphics, and the user interface. Each of these provides users with a powerful tool that has the ability to record and display flight data, display flight instrumentation and vehicle animation, support mission planning, assist with data reduction, and conduct post-mission analysis. An array of conditions can be modified, including adding atypical winds and towed payloads, in addition to many 6-DOF simulation inputs. The methodology and usages of the simulator and mission planning software are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA590749

Entities

People

  • Amy R. Kroeger
  • Donald R. Ferguson
  • Greg Lee

Organizations

  • Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Targets
  • Aircrafts
  • Basic Programming Language
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Instrumentation
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Three Dimensional
  • Towed Targets
  • Turbojet Engines
  • Two Dimensional
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • User Interface

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Robotics and Automation.