Dynamic Spacecraft Simulators in Military Space Ground Systems,

Abstract

Simulators have long been used in training situations to provide hands-on experience without risking expensive real systems. The most common example is in aircraft flight training. It has been OAO Corporation's experience that the same principles can be applied on a much more modest scale to expedite spacecraft ground system integration and operator training. The purpose of this paper is to outline some of the uses of simulators in the military space ground system environment, present some indicators which aid in determining when a simulator design. The authors validate these points by drawing on six years experience in providing space vehicles and operational simulation aids to NASA, USAF and commercial satellite control centers. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADP002159

Entities

People

  • D. A. Goodwin
  • P. Davis
  • R. S. Smith Iii

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Flight Training
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Space Communications
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Components
  • Teaching Methods
  • Training
  • Training Devices
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers