Keywords

Computer graphics, Flight simulators, Flight training, 3D scene projection for flight landings, Microcomputer-based visual display system, Southwest Terminal System video interface, Simulated landing approach parameters, Computer graphics algorithms for cockpit viewpoint

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

PDF

Pages

89 pages

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; Flight simulators--Computer programs; Three-dimensional display systems--Computer programs; Flight training--Computer simulation; Microcomputers--Simulation methods; Computer graphics--Research

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Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

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