Real-time Desktop Flying Qualities Evaluation Simulator

Kamali C.; Archana Hebbar; T. Vijeesh; S. Moulidharan

doi:10.14429/dsj.64.4961

Kamali C. National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore
Archana Hebbar National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore
T. Vijeesh National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore
S. Moulidharan National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.64.4961

Keywords: Desktop flight simulator, model based design, flying qualities, rapid prototyping, flight control, Tracking tasks

Abstract

This paper presents the application of model based design for the development of a real-time flying quality evaluation simulator named NALSim, built around Windows platform. NALSim is a novel rapid prototyping system based on MatlabR, SimulinkR and the Real-Time-Windows TargetR, applicable for fighter, transport and unmanned air vehicles/micro air vehicles simulations. The simulator uses state of the art modeling and simulation technologies to validate various design and flying quality concepts. NALSim is developed such that it is scalable and low cost. The paper presents the simulator architecture and its application for flying qualities. A novel non linear Least Squares optimization based methodology is proposed for efficient handling quality studies.

Defence Science Journal, Vol. 64, No. 1, January 2014, DOI:10.14429/dsj.64.4961

Author Biographies

Kamali C., National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore

Dr Kamali C obtained her BE (EEE) from MKU, ME from BU and PhD (Electrical Engg Sciences) from VTU in the year 1994, 2000 and 2008 respectively. Presently, she is working on the projects at light combat aircraft (LCA), SARAS transport and MAV at the National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore. Her areas of interest are: Modelling, simulation, parameter estimation and navigation.

Archana Hebbar, National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore

Ms P. Archana Hebbar is currently pursuing her Masters (Electronics) from VTU, Belgaum. She is presently working as Scientist in Flight Mechanics and Control Division, NAL. She has experience in design and development of flight simulator facilities and is currently working in the field of Human Factors in aviation.

T. Vijeesh, National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore

Mr T. Vijeesh is currently pursuing his MTech (Computer Science) from NIT, Calicut. Presently, he is working on light combat aircraft (LCA) and SARAS transport at the National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore. His areas of interest are: Simulation and visualization.

S. Moulidharan, National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore

Mr Moulidharan S. obtained his BE Aeronautical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai in the year 2011. He is presently working as project assistant at National Aerospace Laboratories. His areas of interest are: Flight dynamics and aerodynamics.