Principles of Flight Simulation
Published on 13. October 2009
492 pages
978-0-470-68219-7 (ISBN)
Description
Principles of Flight Simulation is a comprehensive guide toflight simulator design, covering the modelling, algorithms andsoftware which underpin flight simulation.
The book covers the mathematical modelling and software whichunderpin flight simulation. The detailed equations of motion usedto model aircraft dynamics are developed and then applied to thesimulation of flight control systems and navigation systems.Real-time computer graphics algorithms are developed to implementaircraft displays and visual systems, covering OpenGL andOpenSceneGraph. The book also covers techniques used in motionplatform development, the design of instructor stations andvalidation and qualification of simulator systems.
An exceptional feature of Principles of Flight Simulationis access to a complete suite of software (www.wiley.com/go/allerton)to enable experienced engineers to develop their own flightsimulator - something that should be well within thecapability of many university engineering departments and researchorganisations.
* Based on C code modules from an actual flight simulatordeveloped by the author, along with lecture material from lectureseries given by the author at Cranfield University and theUniversity of Sheffield
* Brings together mathematical modeling, computer graphics,real-time software, flight control systems, avionics and simulatorvalidation into one of the faster growing application areas inengineering
* Features full colour plates of images and photographs.
Principles of Flight Simulation will appeal to senior andpostgraduate students of system dynamics, flight control systems,avionics and computer graphics, as well as engineers in relateddisciplines covering mechanical, electrical and computer systemsengineering needing to develop simulation facilities.
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David Allerton is Professor of Computer Systems Engineering in the Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering at the University of Sheffield. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS) and the Institution of Electrical Engineers (FIEE). He has been a Lecturer at the University of Southampton and the Professor of Avionics at Cranfield University. He has served on several national committees and is a member and past-Chairman of the Royal Aeronautical Society's Flight Simulation Group.
Content
About the Author.
Preface.
Glossary .
1 Introduction.
1.1 Historical Perspective.
1.2 The Case for Simulation.
1.3 The Changing Role of Simulation.
1.4 The Organization of a Flight Simulator.
1.5 The Concept of Real-time Simulation.
1.6 Pilot Cues.
1.7 Training versus Simulation.
1.8 Examples of Simulation.
References.
2 Principles of Modelling.
2.1 Modelling Concepts.
2.2 Newtonian Mechanics.
2.3 Axes Systems.
2.4 Differential Equations.
2.5 Numerical Integration.
2.6 Real-time Computing.
2.7 Data Acquisition.
2.8 Flight Data.
2.9 Interpolation.
2.10 Distributed Systems.
2.11 A Real-time Protocol.
2.12 Problems in Modelling.
References.
3 Aircraft Dynamics.
3.1 Principles of Flight Modelling.
3.2 The Atmosphere.
3.3 Forces.
3.4 Moments.
3.5 Axes Systems.
3.6 Quaternions.
3.7 Equations of Motion.
3.8 Propulsion.
3.9 The Landing Gear.
3.10 The Equations Collected.
3.11 The Equations Revisited - Long Range Navigation.
References.
4 Simulation of Flight Control Systems.
4.1 The Laplace Transform.
4.2 Simulation of Transfer Functions.
4.3 PID Control Systems.
4.4 Trimming.
4.5 Aircraft Flight Control Systems.
4.6 The Turn Coordinator and the Yaw Damper.
4.7 The Auto-throttle.
4.8 Vertical Speed Management.
4.9 Altitude Hold.
4.10 Heading Hold.
4.11 Localizer Tracking.
4.12 Auto-land Systems.
4.13 Flight Management Systems.
References.
5 Aircraft Displays.
5.1 Principles of Display Systems.
5.2 Line Drawing.
5.3 Character Generation.
5.4 D Graphics Operations.
5.5 Textures.
5.6 OpenGL¯®.
5.7 Simulation of Aircraft Instruments.
5.8 Simulation of EFIS Displays.
5.9 Head-up Displays.
References.
6 Simulation of Aircraft Navigation Systems.
6.1 Principles of Navigation.
6.2 Navigation Computations.
6.3 Map Projections.
6.4 Primary Flight Information.
6.5 Automatic Direction Finding (ADF).
6.6 VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR).
6.7 Distance Measuring Equipment (DME).
6.8 Instrument Landing Systems (ILS).
6.9 The Flight Director.
6.10 Inertial Navigation Systems.
6.11 Global Positioning Systems.
References.
Further Reading.
7 Model Validation.
7.1 Simulator Qualification and Approval.
7.2 Model Validation Methods.
7.3 Latency.
7.4 Performance Analysis.
7.5 Longitudinal Dynamics.
7.6 Lateral Dynamics.
7.7 Model Validation in Perspective.
References.
8 Visual Systems.
8.1 Background.
8.2 The Visual System Pipeline.
8.3 3D Graphics Operations.
8.4 Real-time Image Generation.
8.5 Visual Database Management.
8.6 Projection Systems.
8.7 Problems in Visual Systems.
References.
9 The Instructor Station.
9.1 Education, Training and Instruction.
9.2 Part-task Training and Computer-based Training.
9.3 The Role of the Instructor.
9.4 Designing the User Interface.
9.5 Real-time Interaction.
9.6 Map Displays.
9.7 Flight Data Recording.
9.8 Scripting.
References.
10 Motion Systems.
10.1 Motion or No Motion?
10.2 Physiological Aspects of Motion.
10.3 Actuator Configurations.
10.4 Equations of Motion.
10.5 Implementation of a Motion System.
10.6 Hydraulic Actuation.
10.7 Modelling Hydraulic Actuators.
10.8 Limitations of Motion Systems.
10.9 Future Motion Systems.
References.
Index.
