Rapid development of the X-31 simulation to support flight-testingThe X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Program has been recognized to form the International Test Organization, with the NASA Dryden Flight Research Facility (NASA-Dryden) as the responsible test organization. The two X-31 research aircraft and engineering support personnel were colocated at NASA-Dryden, with flight test operations beginning in Apr. 1992. Therefore, rapid development of a hardware-in-the-loop simulation was needed to support the flight test operations at NASA-Dryden, and to perform verification and validation of flight control software. The X-31 simulation system requirements, distributed simulation system architecture, simulation components math models to the visual system, and the advanced capabilities the X-31 simulation provides. In addition, unique software tools and the methods used to rapidly develop this simulation system will be highlighted.
Document ID
19920023905
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mackall, Dale (NASA Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Facility Edwards, CA, United States)
Norlin, Kenneth (NASA Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Facility Edwards, CA, United States)
Cohen, Dorothea (NASA Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Facility Edwards, CA, United States)
Kellogg, Gary (NASA Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Facility Edwards, CA, United States)
Schilling, Lawrence (NASA Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Facility Edwards, CA, United States)
Sheen, John (Rockwell International Corp. Downey, CA., United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1992
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 92-4176NASA-TM-104256H-1857NAS 1.15:104256