Implementation of a fixed-base spin simulator
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Authors
Kenton, Bruce Holladay
Subjects
Spin simulator
Advisors
Redlin, Michael H.
Date of Issue
1972-09
Date
September 1972
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This report discusses the design and implementation of a fixed-based spin simulator and the results derived from conducting preliminary spin tests on the simulator.
The central piece of equipment in the simulator was a hybrid computer in which the analog computer solved the equations of motion while the digital computer performed the tasks of program control and aerodynamic data storage. The visual display consisted of a computer-drawn picture on a graphics terminal, while pilot control was obtained by use of a simulated cockpit situated in front of the graphics terminal.
Results showed that the simulator displayed excellent dynamic response characteristics and provided sufficient visual cues to perform meaningful spin tests.
This project was a continuation of previous work and has shown that the design and construction of this simulator has been an excellent research tool and source for further study in the field of
control systems and aircraft dynamics.
Type
Thesis
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Department
Aeronautics
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.