High performance computing system for flight simulation at NASA LangleyThe computer architecture and components used in the NASA Langley Advanced Real-Time Simulation System (ARTSS) are briefly described and illustrated with diagrams and graphs. Particular attention is given to the advanced Convex C220 processing units, the UNIX-based operating system, the software interface to the fiber-optic-linked Computer Automated Measurement and Control system, configuration-management and real-time supervisor software, ARTSS hardware modifications, and the current implementation status. Simulation applications considered include the Transport Systems Research Vehicle, the Differential Maneuvering Simulator, the General Aviation Simulator, and the Visual Motion Simulator.
Document ID
19910063225
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cleveland, Jeff I., II (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Sudik, Steven J. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Grove, Randall D. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)