An Integrated Space-Flight Simulator

The role of the flight simulator in the space vehicle program is presented in this paper. Application of a simulator as an engineering and development aid is the subject of the discussion. A simulator for training the space crew is anticipated and therefore is mentioned in passing. A brief review is made of contemporary thinking regarding anticipated physiological and psychological effects on the future crew. A simulator is then defined which will integrate these effects, thus providing a complete environment for experimentation. Early phasing of the integrated simulator with the space vehicle is suggested as a better foundation for design of the space cabin or capsule than sole dependence on feedback from early flights.