Keywords
Computer graphics, Flight simulators, Flight training
Abstract
The use of computer graphics has brought about a universal means of depicting phenomena or solving engineering problems. The combination of graphic and computer skills offers a solution to a number of technical needs. One major area that computer graphics can be used is in the field of flight simulation. The software packages necessary to project three-dimensional scenes for flight training are not very common. The purpose of this paper is to generate the programs necessary to allow the pilot to observe a three-dimensional scene from any location and angle. The report discusses some of the basic aspects of computer graphics and presents specific computer software for projecting simulated flight landings at Herndon Airport in Orlando, Florida. The three-dimensional projections are calculated and displayed on the video monitor in the form of two-dimensional scenes. The Southwest Terminal System hardware was used as the interface to the video monitor. A description of the various operating parameters for simulated flight landings is presented. Included in the discussion are various pictorial representations of simulated landing approaches at Herndon Airport. Suggestions for additional work that could be undertaken in this research area concludes the report.
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Graduation Date
Summer 1979
Advisor
Bauer, Christian S.
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Engineering
Degree Program
Engineering
Format
Pages
89 p.
Language
English
Rights
Public Domain
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Identifier
DP0013254
Subjects
Computer graphics, Flight simulators, Flight training
STARS Citation
Campbell, Jerry Wayne, "A Microcomputer Implementation of a Flight Simulator Visual Display System" (1979). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 402.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/402
Contributor (Linked data)
Christian S. Bauer, Jr. (Q57708477)
University of Central Florida. College of Engineering [VIAF]
Collection (Linked data)
Accessibility Status
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