eVTOL Flight Simulator Model Updating via Pilot Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of certification and training for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft pilots poses challenges in integrating pilot training with flight simulator systems, due to the unique requirements of eVTOL aircraft.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for flight simulation of eVTOL aircraft that includes a pilot control receiving user inputs, generating pilot commands, and using a computing device to simulate the performance of an eVTOL aircraft, providing feedback based on the simulation, and updating the model as a function of the pilot's commands, incorporating an electric aircraft model that accounts for battery performance, thermal performance, and health state.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a flight simulator system is developed for eVTOL aircraft, then pilot training effectiveness is improved, but system complexity increases due to unique eVTOL requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the complex eVTOL training into separate modules: a flight simulator component for practical skills and a certification component for knowledge assessment. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while working together to address the overall training effectiveness challenge.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a multi-functional platform that simultaneously provides flight simulation training, performance monitoring, certification assessment, and model updating capabilities. By integrating these functions into a single system, the patent reduces overall complexity compared to having separate systems for each function.
2Measurement precision
If integration between training content, flight simulator, and electric aircraft is achieved, then training accuracy is improved, but integration complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback loops where performance data from the flight simulator is used to update the electric aircraft model, which then provides more accurate simulation results. This iterative feedback process improves training accuracy by continuously refining the model based on actual performance measurements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an electric aircraft model as an intermediary component that bridges the flight simulator and certification systems. This model serves as a mediator that translates real aircraft characteristics into the simulation environment, enabling accurate integration without direct complex connections between all system components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If eVTOL-specific training requirements are incorporated, then training relevance is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adapts the training content and simulation parameters based on the specific eVTOL aircraft type and pilot skill level. The electric aircraft model can be updated with different aircraft characteristics, allowing the same system to remain relevant across various eVTOL platforms without requiring complete system redesign.
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AI summary
A system for flight simulation of an electric aircraft. The system includes a pilot control. The pilot control is configured to receive an input from a user. The system includes a pilot command that is generated by the pilot control. The system includes a computing device configured to generate a simulation. The simulation includes an electric aircraft model. The electric aircraft model is configured to simulate a performance of an electric aircraft. The performance is determined by at least the pilot command. The simulation is configured to provide feedback to the user based on the performance of the electric aircraft. The simulation is further configured to updated the electric aircraft model as a function of the pilot command.