Flight simulation, both ground and in-flight, is experiencing major technological improvement and growth. The increased capabilities are providing new opportunities for support of the aircraft development process. The development of faster digital computers, improved visual displays, better motion systems and increased interest in simulation fidelity has improved the ground simulator to the point where it accomplishes a major portion of the aircraft development before work on the flight article begins. The efficiency of the ground simulator as a forecaster for the flight testing phase is becoming well established. In-flight simulation is properly being used to bridge the gap between the ground simulator and the flight test article. Simulation provides the vital link between analysis, aerodynamic tests, and subsystem tests and the flight test article. This paper describes the latest advances in flight simulation and its increasing role in the aircraft development process.


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    Title :

    Flight simulation - A vital and expanding technology in aircraft development


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Annual Meeting and Technical Display ; 1978 ; Washington, DC


    Publication date :

    1978-02-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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