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Real-Time Simulation Documentation

The following is a list of technical papers with links to individual abstracts and papers. Hardcopies of the documentation are available by request from Kathleen Starmer.

2004

• Lehmer, R. and Malsom, S., "Distributed System Architecture in VAST-RT for Real-Time Airspace Simulation" American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2004
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (0.4 Mb)
  
  
• Tran, D. and Hernandez, E., "Use of the Vertical Motion Simulator in Support of the American Airlines Flight 587 Accident Investigation" American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2004
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (2.9 Mb)
  
  
• Beard, S., "Turnaround Bump Reduction in a Linear Hydraulic Actuator by Mechanical Means," American Institute of Aeronatics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2004
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (0.9 Mb)
  
  
• Hardy, G., Lewis, E., "Cockpit Display of Traffic and Wake Information for Closely
  Spaced Parallel Approaches," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2004
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (3.5 Mb)
  
  
• Madson, M., "Air Traffic Controllers and Real-time Simulation: A Powerful Combination," Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) Journal of Air Traffic Control,
  January, February, and March, 2004.
  Article available in PDF or HTML format.

2003

• Giovannetti, D., "NASA Ames Research Center Simulation Laboratories," Journal of Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center (MSAIC), 2003
  Paper available in Word format (12.3 Mb)
  
  
• Go, T., Bürki-Cohen, J., Chung, W., Schroeder J., Saillant, G., Jacobs S., Longridge, T., "The Effects of Enhanced Hexapod Motion on Airline Pilot Recurrent Training and Evaluation," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2003
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (0.2 Mb)
  
  
• Bunnell, J., "Simulating a Tail-Less Re-Entry Vehicle," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2003
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (1.0 Mb)
  
  
• Dorighi, N. and Sullivan, B., "FutureFlight Central: A Revolutionary Air Traffic Control Tower Simulation Facility," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), September, 2003.
  Article available in PDF or HTML format.

2002

• Miraflor, R.,"Integrating a Noise Modeling Capability with Simulation Environments," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), October 2002.
  Article available in PDF or HTML format.
  
• Lockwood, S., Dorighi, N., Rabin, B., Madson, M., "Runway Incursion Studies in NASA'S FutureFlight Central," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aircraft Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) 2002 Technical Forum, October 2002.
  Article available in PDF or HTML format.
  
• Lockwood, S., Atkins, S., and Dorighi, N., "Surface Management System Simulations in NASA'S FutureFlight Central," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Modeling and Simulation Conference, May 5, 2002.
  Article available in PDF or HTML format.
  
• Dorighi, N. and Rabin, B., "NASA Uses Virtual Reality to Target Runway Incursions at LAX," Federal Aviation Administration Technology Transfer Conference, May 2, 2002.
  Article available in PDF or HTML format.
  
• Frost, C., Franklin, J., and Hardy, G., "Evaluation of Flying Qualities and Guidance Displays for an Advanced Tilt-Wing Transport Aircraft in Final Approach and Landing," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2002
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format. (1.4 Mb)
  
  
• Hardy, G., "Pursuit Display Review and Extension to a Civil Tilt Rotor Flight Director,"
  American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2002.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (0.9 Mb)
  
  
• Zuniga, F., Cliff, S., Kinney, D., Smith, S., Hawke, V., and Tang, C.,"Vehicle Design of a Sharp CTV Concept Using a Virtual Flight Rapid Integration Test Enviroment," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2002.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (4.7 Mb)
  
  
• Bunnell, J. and Mikula, J., "Rapid Integration Test Enviroment: An Integrated Process for Aircraft Design," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2002.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (0.1 Mb)
  
  
• Giovannetti, D., "High Fidelity Simulator Rapid Cockpit Implementation Demonstrated Using a Blackhawk Configuration," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2002.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (1.0 Mb).
  
  
• Sweet, D., Manikonda, V., Aronson, J., Roth, K., and Blake, M., "Fast-Time Simulation System for Analysis of Advanced Air Transportation Concepts," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2002.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (1.0 Mb).
  
  
• Advani, S., Giovannetti D., and Blum, M., "Design of a Hexipod Motion Cueing System for NASA Ames Vertical Motion Simulator," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2002.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (1.4 Mb).
  
  
• Sullivan, B. and Malsom, S., "Development of a Real-Time Virtual Airspace Simulation Capability for Air Traffic Management Research," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2002.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (0.2 Mb).

2001

• Sweeney, C. and Nicholson, R., "Using Dynamic Interface Modeling and Simulation to Develop a Launch and Recovery Flight Simulation for a UH-60A Blackhawk," Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), 2001.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (4 Mb).
  
  
• Bunnell, J., "An Integrated Time-Varying Airwake in a UH-60 Black Hawk Shipboard Landing Simulation," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2001.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (0.7 Mb).
  
  
• McFarland, R., "Adjustable Limiting Algorithms for Robust Motion Simulation," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2001
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (1.1 Mb).
  
  
• Chung, W., Perry, C., and Bengford, N., "Investigation of Effectiveness of the Dynamic Seat in a Black Hawk Flight Simulation" American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2001.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (1.2 Mb).

2000

• Chung, W., "A Review of Approaches to Determine the Effectiveness of Ground-Based Flight Simulations" American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2000.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (1.0 Mb).

1999

• Haines, R., and Doubek, S., "Human-Computer Interfaces Required in a Modern Air Traffic Control Research Simulator", Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) International '99, August 1999.
  Article available in PDF or HTML format.

• Mikula, J., Chung, W., and Tran, D., "Motion Fidelity Criteria for Roll-Lateral Translational Tasks," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1999.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (1.0 Mb).
  
  
• Lehmer, R., and Chung, W., “Image Dynamic Measurement System (IDMS-2) for Flight Simulation Fidelity Verification,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1999.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (2.6 Mb).
  
  
• Schroeder, J., Chung, W., and Hess, R.,“Spatial Frequency and Platform Motion Effects on Helicopter Altitude Control,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1999.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (1.5 Mb).
  
  
• Tran, D., Chung, W., and Mikula, J.,“Preliminary Investigation of the Motion Fidelity Criterion for a Pitch-Longitudinal Translation Task,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1999.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (0.8 Mb).

1998

• Schroeder, J., Chung, W, Tran, D., Laforce, S., and Bengford, N., "Pilot Induced Oscillation Prediction with Three Levels of Simulation Motion Displacement," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1998
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (0.9 Mb).

1996

• Sullivan, B., and Soukup, P., “The NASA 747-400 Flight Simulator: A National Resource for Aviation Safety Research,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1996.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (2.9 Mb).

• Sullivan, B., Panda, C., Soukup, P., “Implementing FANS in the NASA 747-400 Flight Simulator for Airspace Operational Research,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1996.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (1.4 Mb).

• Chung, W., Gerdes, R., and LaForce, S., “Phase Response Requirements Between Cross-Coupled Motion Axes for Handling Qualities Research Simulators,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1996.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (1.2 Mb).

• Blake, M., “The NASA Advanced Concepts Flight Simulator: A Unique Transport Aircraft Research Environment,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1996.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (4.6 Mb).

• Blake, M., King, J., and Pires, C., “Multiprocessor Computation in the Research Flight Simulation Environment,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1996.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (2.4 Mb).

1993

• Sweeney, C., Chetelat, M., and Sheppard, S., “Development and Operation of a Real-Time Simulation at the NASA-Ames Vertical Motion Simulator,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1993.
  Abstract available in HTML format.

• Anderson, S. and Morrison, R, “Lessons Learned from a Historical Review of Piloted Aircraft Simulators at NASA-Ames Research Center,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1993.
  Abstract available in HTML format. Paper available in PDF format (6.8 Mb)

• Fought, D. and Kull, F. “Line-of-Sight Determination in Real-Time Simulations,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1993.
  Abstract available in HTML format.

• Darling, D. and Sansom, R., “A Radar Altitude and Line-of-Sight Attachment,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1993.
  Abstract available in HTML format.

• Wilkins, D. and Roach, C., “A High Fidelity Video Delivery System for Real-Time Flight Simulation Research,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1993.
  Abstract available in HTML format.

• Weske, R. and Danek, G., “Pseudo Aircraft Systems: A Multi-Aircraft Simulation System for Air Traffic Control Research,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1993.
  Abstract available in HTML format.

• Reinbachs, N., “Enhancing Real-Time Flight Simulation Execution by Intercepting Run-Time Library Calls,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1993.
  Abstract available in HTML format.