A Revised Optimal Control Pilot Model for Computer Simulation

This paper presents the theoretical development of a revised optimal control pilot model (ROCM) based the modified optimal control model (MOCM) of human operator developed by Davidson and Schmidt. An algorithm designed for easy implantation in current computer simulation and simulator fidelity analysis is presented. Example results based upon the analysis of a tracking task using a basic dynamics system is compared with the results of the ROCM and the results of the MOCM. The pilot frequency responses and root mean square obtained with the ROM are shown to more favorably to the measured experimental results than the MOCM in the pilot´s frequency range of interest. The ROCM is not only consonant with the appropriate physical essence of the pilot, but also possess´ the advantages of the MOCM.