A Software Framework for Aircraft Simulation

Curlett, Brian P. (2008) A Software Framework for Aircraft Simulation. Technical Report NASA/TM-2008-214639, Research and Engineering, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center.

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Abstract

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Dryden Flight Research Center has a long history in developing simulations of experimental fixed-wing aircraft from gliders to suborbital vehicles on platforms ranging from desktop simulators to pilot-in-the-loop / aircraft-in-the-loop simulators. Regardless of the aircraft or simulator hardware, much of the software framework is common to all NASA Dryden simulators. Some of this software has withstood the test of time, but in recent years the push toward high-fidelity user-friendly simulations has resulted in some significant changes. This report presents an overview of the current NASA Dryden simulation software framework and capabilities with an emphasis on the new features that have permitted NASA to develop more capable simulations while maintaining the same staffing levels.

EPrint Type:	NASA Technical Memorandum
Keywords:	Flight simulation, Simulation software
Subjects:	(01 - 09) Aeronautics: (05) Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
ID Code:	1907
Deposited On:	15 October 2008
Additional Information:	36 pages. Curlett, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center.