Centrifuge-based-flight simulator

A flight simulator and simulator technology, applied in the field of centrifuge-based flight simulators

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-11-19
ENVIRONMENTAL TECTONICS
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[0008] Thus, even if a pilot learns the correct procedure for recovering from an out-of-control situation, such as from an out-of-control state of the aircraft, a pilot trained only on a fixed simulator based on a six-degree-of-freedom platform may not be able to properly perform cont...

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[0029] Figure 1A and 1B An example centrifuge-based simulator 100 is shown, which in the illustrated example includes a cockpit unit 102 , a motion unit 104 and an arm 108 . refer to Figure 1A and 1B , the cockpit unit 102 is a compartment connected to the centrifuge arm 108 . The cockpit unit 102 is configured to rotate about the central portion 106 of the simulator 100 , providing planetary motion and exerting an enhanced gravitational force (G) on the pilot / trainee inside the cockpit unit 102 . The actual G-force exerted on the trainee depends on the length of the arm 108, the distance of the cockpit unit 102 from the central portion 106, and the speed at which the cockpit unit 102 rotates about the central portion 106 (ie, planetary velocity). The cockpit unit 102 is also configured to rotate about an independent axis 110 to replicate ±360 degree motion in the yaw, pitch and roll axes.

[0030] Figure 1C An example view of a pilot inside cockpit unit 102 is shown. ...

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Some implementations include a method for operating a centrifuge-based-flight simulator in at least one of several different modes: a heightened G-force mode, a normal G-force mode; and transition modes (i.e., ramp-up or ramp-down modes) between the heightened G-force and normal G-force modes. During the normal-G-force mode the simulator ceases planetary motion altogether or substantially decreases rotations to replicate a plurality of flight conditions that physically imparts, on the trainee during operation of the simulator, a G-force that is not greater than approximately one (1) G. The reduction of planetary motion while maintaining realistic motion and force sensations that are appropriate for the virtual-flight conditions being experienced allows realistic flight simulation experience for the trainee and reduces the negative effects of constant planetary motion.

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technical field Background technique [0001] Flight simulators are used by the military and civil aviation as a low-cost alternative to actual flying time, allowing pilots to gain valuable flying experience. [0002] Although many devices are used in flight simulation, all of these devices can be divided into no-motion and motion trainers. [0003] In the category of exercise machines, the most commonly known devices are known as the Stewart Platform, the Six Degrees of Freedom (DoF) Platform ("DoF", pronounced "doff" in the art, meaning "freedom") degree"), or a hexapod platform. The six degrees of freedom are pitch, roll, yaw, heave, traverse and longitudinal. This platform is a motion cueing device because it gives the pilot the initial climb or dive effect, but due to limitations, cannot reproduce the full flight envelope. [0004] Another type of motion training machine is the Continuous G Device (CGD), which typically has degrees of freedom in pitch, roll, and yaw as...

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IPC IPC(8): G09B9/10G09B19/00A63G31/16
CPCG09B9/28
Inventor 保罗·科姆托伊斯
Owner ENVIRONMENTAL TECTONICS
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