Title: In-Flight Simulation in Support of an Aircraft Certification Process
Abstract: More than other techniques, in-flight simulation is able to strengthen the pilots’ confidence into predicted flying qualities and system capabilities of a new aircraft. Furthermore, the simulation of potential system failures and malfunctions makes a valuable contribution with regard to the entire certification process. In 2002 the flying test-bed ATTAS (Advanced Technologies Testing Aircraft System) of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) was successfully used as an in-flight simulator for a new shortand intermediate-range commercial aircraft. This paper presents a survey upon the used facilities and applied methods concerning the in-flight simulation technique in the course of the flight test campaign. The sophisticated architecture of the experimental software system with its modular and flexible character is described. Selected flight test results which reveal the high in-flight simulation fidelity are presented and briefly discussed.
Publication Year: 2003
Publication Date: 2003-06-25
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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