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Flight simulator fidelity assessment in a rotorcraft lateral translation maneuverA model-based methodology for assessing flight simulator fidelity in closed-loop fashion is exercised in analyzing a rotorcraft low-altitude maneuver for which flight test and simulation results were available. The addition of a handling qualities sensitivity function to a previously developed model-based assessment criteria allows an analytical comparison of both performance and handling qualities between simulation and flight test. Model predictions regarding the existence of simulator fidelity problems are corroborated by experiment. The modeling approach is used to assess analytically the effects of modifying simulator characteristics on simulator fidelity.
Document ID
19920072724
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hess, R. A.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Malsbury, T.
(California, University Davis, United States)
Atencio, A., Jr.
(NASA Ames Research Center; U.S. Army, Aeroflightdynamics Directorate, Moffett Field CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Subject Category
Research And Support Facilities (Air)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 92-4424
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference
Location: Hilton Head Island, SC
Country: United States
Start Date: August 10, 1992
End Date: August 12, 1992
Accession Number
92A55348
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG2-482
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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