Application of Microcomputers to the Simulator 'Linkage' Problem,
Abstract
Part of every modern cockpit simulator in an interface between the analog world of the cockpit and the digital world of the central simulation computer(s). This has traditionally been a complex system of analog/digital conversion circuitry commonly called the linkage. This linkage is expensive to build and requires modifications to both the hardware and central computer software whenever changes are made to the cockpit instruments and controls. It also imposes a significant processing load on the simulation computer in that much polling of input and formatting of data are required. This paper describes a new approach that solves the problem by replacing the linkage with a microcomputer attached to each major instrument/control and small groups of minor instruments/controls.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADP000199
Entities
People
- Steve Seidensticker