Author_Institution :
Missouri Univ., Rolla, MO, USA
Abstract :
The author described a program, which provides a framework and a simple set of generic equations that may be used to simulate the in-flight characteristics of a conventional aircraft. Secondarily, the model will have realistic behavior when compared to existing aircraft. The implementation is explained by describing the major areas that constitute the model. These areas are: constants, aircraft parameters, variables, model equations, time history calculations, control input, and graphical presentation. The simulation will run, in real-time, on an IBM PC/AT class of computer. The model framework is sufficiently robust to allow the accuracy and completeness of the simulation to be modified and extended.<>
Keywords :
IBM computers; aerospace computing; aerospace simulation; digital simulation; microcomputer applications; real-time systems; IBM PC/AT; aircraft parameters; control input; flight modeling; graphical presentation; in-flight characteristics simulation; model equations; model framework; real-time systems; time history calculations; Aerospace control; Aerospace simulation; Aircraft; Computational modeling; Computer graphics; Computer simulation; Educational programs; Equations; Mathematical model; Testing;
