Real time simulation and control 3000 ton surface effect ship.
Abstract
A real time, man controlled simulator exhibiting the characteristics of a 3000 Ton Surface Effect Ship (3K-SES) was developed using a set of simplified 5 degree of freedom equations of motion. A software program was developed to compute and present to the SES pilot on a real time graphics output "alpha-numeric-perspective" visual cues pertaining to the vehicle states. Man generated control responses during 3K-SES accidental effector nozzle failure tests and the requirement for computer assist control systems during the recovery phase of such failures was examined.