Simulators

Before a real flight is executed or even considered, it is needed to test any flight control's change or modification in simulators. Simulators are computer tools based in mathematical models, that predict the output of a system (an RPAS, for that matter) subjected to control inputs and/or disturbances.

In the Flight Mechanics Area, we program and test our own simulators, which allows us to create and develop applied control strategies that are able to offer reliable control solutions. Continuous improvement and the Area's commitment with R&D, makes mandatory to test new operational scenarios.

Virtual environments are excellent opportunities to test changes and improvements or new flight strategies. Up in the image a 3D Milano model with visual aids, simulated at CIAR airport in Rozas, Lugo.

One of the visualization tools available in the Area is open source simulator Flightgear. This application has a great number of visualization options, also allowing a direct connection with Area's simulators. In this way, a direct visualization of a realistic simulation in a 3D environment is possible.

An example of one of the views that offers the virtual reality system of the Area. The great versatility of Flightgear application, allows customized views which supposes a really good help to extract extra information from simulated flights.