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Rotorcraft Research at the NASA Vertical Motion SimulatorIn the 1970 s the role of the military helicopter evolved to encompass more demanding missions including low-level nap-of-the-earth flight and operation in severely degraded visual environments. The Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS) at the NASA Ames Research Center was built to provide a high-fidelity simulation capability to research new rotorcraft concepts and technologies that could satisfy these mission requirements. The VMS combines a high-fidelity large amplitude motion system with an adaptable simulation environment including interchangeable and configurable cockpits. In almost 30 years of operation, rotorcraft research on the VMS has contributed significantly to the knowledge-base on rotorcraft performance, handling qualities, flight control, and guidance and displays. These contributions have directly benefited current rotorcraft programs and flight safety. The high fidelity motion system in the VMS was also used to research simulation fidelity. This research provided a fundamental understanding of pilot cueing modalities and their effect on simulation fidelity.
Document ID
20100024324
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Aponso, Bimal Lalith (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Tran, Duc T. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Schroeder, Jeffrey A. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
August 10, 2009
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
ARC-E-DAA-TN729
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics
Location: Chicago, IL
Country: United States
Start Date: August 10, 2009
End Date: August 13, 2009
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Funding Number(s)
OTHER: 160961
CONTRACT_GRANT: 160961
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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