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Vestibular models for design and evaluation of flight simulator motionThe use of spatial orientation models in the design and evaluation of control systems for motion-base flight simulators is investigated experimentally. The development of a high-fidelity motion drive controller using an optimal control approach based on human vestibular models is described. The formulation and implementation of the optimal washout system are discussed. The effectiveness of the motion washout system was evaluated by studying the response of six motion washout systems to the NASA/AMES Vertical Motion Simulator for a single dash-quick-stop maneuver. The effects of the motion washout system on pilot performance and simulator acceptability are examined. The data reveal that human spatial orientation models are useful for the design and evaluation of flight simulator motion fidelity.
Document ID
19870057437
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bussolari, S. R.
(Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Sullivan, R. B.
(Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Young, L. R.
(MIT Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
87A44711
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG2-12
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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