Vertical Motion Simulator
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The Vertical Motion Simulator is a highly advanced flight simulation facility used to replicate realistic aircraft and spacecraft motion for research, testing, and pilot training.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
flight simulation facility
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pilot training simulator → research simulator → |
| capability |
abnormal and emergency procedure simulation
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approach and landing simulation → fixed-wing aircraft simulation → full-scale cockpit simulation → launch and reentry simulation → rotorcraft simulation → spacecraft simulation → |
| country |
United States
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| dataOutput |
flight dynamics data
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human factors metrics → pilot performance data → |
| developedBy |
NASA Ames Research Center
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| environment |
ground-based simulator
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| feature |
high-fidelity visual system
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interchangeable cockpits → large-amplitude motion base → motion cueing system → real-time simulation computers → six-degree-of-freedom motion capability → |
| hasPart |
cockpit cab
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control loading system → motion platform → operator control room → simulation computing system → visual display system → |
| locatedIn |
Moffett Field, California
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NASA Ames Research Center → |
| notableUse |
Space Shuttle approach and landing studies
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VTOL and STOVL aircraft research → advanced transport aircraft studies → human factors and workload studies → rotorcraft handling-qualities research → |
| operator |
NASA
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| purpose |
aircraft testing
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flight research → human factors research → pilot training → spacecraft testing → |
| usedFor |
cockpit design evaluation
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crew-vehicle interaction studies → handling-qualities evaluation → procedure development → simulating aircraft motion → simulating spacecraft motion → |
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Ames Research Center
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hasFacility |