RU2784556C1 - Modular flight simulation training apparatus with virtual visualisation - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: training.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to flight simulation training apparatus used for training and monitoring the professional skills of the members of flight crews of aircraft. Modular flight simulation training apparatus with virtual visualisation consists of a support installation pad and functional modules of a closed full-scale replica of the flight crew cabin of the aircraft. The functional modules of the closed full-scale replica of the flight crew cabin of the aircraft are configured to be mounted/dismantled. Each module and functional unit herein have fixed points of attachment to the support installation pad and to each other, as well as spring-loaded locks or latches, and points of attachment of the corresponding modules and blocks are marked on the support installation pad for the corresponding types, classes, and forms of aircraft. Specialised software for different types, forms, and classes of aircraft with functional modules of a replica of the flight crew cabin of the aircraft available is integrated on the computer.

EFFECT: possibility of training the members of flight crews of aircraft.

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Description

Section 1. The technical field to which the invention belongs.

The invention relates to flight simulation training devices used to train and control the professional skills of aircraft flight crew members.

Section 2. State of the art.

A similar flight simulation training device is known: application No. 2021128369 dated 09/28/2021 for the invention "Flight simulation training device with virtual visualization", which is chosen by the authors as a prototype: aircraft crew, including all elements, including: fully functioning aircraft and power plant control levers with blocks for simulating forces on them, switches and controls for instrumentation, a virtual reality hardware and software system (PAK BP) as part of a virtual reality helmet and positioning systems, computer computers with specialized software, interface and data exchange devices, a cable network and an instructor's workplace, characterized in that the trainee in the course of simulator training, being in a virtual reality helmet, receives the whole range of tactile sensations from interaction with the controls and fittings of a copy of the cockpit of the aircraft, observing the visualization of its actions, the cockpit and outside the cockpit environment in virtual space, including the exact position of the limbs as a result of data transmission through the positioning system to the computer, data processing in the computer and further transmission of data to form an image on the monitors of the virtual reality helmet, while the data coming from the positioning system are combined in the calculator with the data from the controllers of the simulators of the functional copy of the cockpit (aircraft control levers, power plant control levers, switches and instrumentation controls) entering the computer through the interface and data exchange devices, while entering the training conditions and changing the situational model is carried out from the instructor's workplace (RMI).

A significant disadvantage of the prototype is that on this flight simulation training device it is possible to simulate only one type of aircraft, which is structurally incorporated in the development and manufacture of the training device.

The purpose of this invention is to eliminate the indicated drawback of the prototype and to create a modular training device for simulating a flight with virtual visualization, which makes it possible, by replacing the functional modules simulating the corresponding type of aircraft and selecting the specialized software in computers corresponding to the type, type or class of the aircraft, based on one simulator flight simulation devices with virtual visualization to train and control the professional skills of flight crew members for various types, types and classes of aircraft; it is possible to simulate an unlimited number of types, classes and types of aircraft.

Section 3. Disclosure of the essence of the invention.

The objective of the invention is to train and control the professional skills of aircraft flight crew members on a modular flight simulation training device with virtual visualization, which allows the trainee, performing a task in a virtual environment, to receive the full range of visual and tactile sensations from interaction with the controls and valves of a full-scale exact copy of the cockpit of an aircraft. aircraft, observing the visualization of their actions, the cockpit and outside environment in the virtual space, while allowing, by replacing functional modules that simulate the corresponding type of aircraft and selecting the appropriate type, type or class of the aircraft specialized software in computers, based on one training device flight simulation with virtual visualization to train and control the professional skills of flight crew members for various types, types and classes of aircraft.

The essence of the invention lies in the fact that a modular flight simulation training device with virtual visualization, consisting of a reference installation site, functional modules of a closed full-scale replica of the flight crew cabin of an aircraft: a module of seats for flight crew members, a module of aircraft control levers, a module of power control levers installation, a pedal assembly module, dashboard modules and panels with cockpit fittings, a virtual reality hardware-software complex (PAK BP) as part of a virtual reality helmet and a positioning system, computer computers with specialized software, interface and data exchange devices, a cable network and workplace of the instructor, differs in that by replacing the functional modules simulating the corresponding type of aircraft and selecting the appropriate type, type or class of the aircraft specialized software in computers, on the ba It is possible to simulate an unlimited number of types, classes and types of aircraft in a single flight simulator with virtual visualization.

The technical results of the invention are:

- the possibility of simulating an unlimited number of types, types and classes of aircraft within a single flight simulation training device;

- prompt replacement of functional modules due to their design features;

Section 4. Brief description of drawings, other graphic materials, including a three-dimensional model of the invention in electronic form (if they are contained in the application).

The drawing shows a functional block diagram of a modular flight simulation training device with virtual visualization.

Section 5. Implementation of the invention.

Modular training device flight simulation with virtual visualization works as follows.

A functional copy of the cockpit of an aircraft (4) consists of a reference mounting platform (4.0) and functional modules:

— flight crew seat module (4.1);

- aircraft control lever module (4.2);

- module of power plant control levers (4.3);

- pedal assembly module (4.4);

- a module of dashboards and panels with cabin fittings, divided into functional blocks (starboard block (4.5.1), port side block (4.5.2), dashboard block (4.5.3), ceiling panel block (overhead panel) ( (4.5.4), center console/pedestal (if available) (4.5.5.)) (4.5).

Each module and functional block has its own control, interface and data exchange controller, which exchanges and processes data packets between the module and the calculator.

Each module and functional block has fixed attachment points to the mounting base and to each other and spring locks or latches for the fastest installation / dismantling. At the same time, attachment points of the corresponding modules and blocks for the corresponding types, classes and types of aircraft are marked on the reference installation site.

At the same time, attachment points for equipment of the positioning system are marked on each module for its quick reinstallation.

Each module and functional unit has 1 power cable and 1 data cable.

All modules and functional blocks are connected to the calculator through the interface and data exchange device.

The calculator contains specialized software for different types, types and classes of aircraft, for which there are functional modules of a copy of the cockpit of an aircraft (4.1-4.5).

Thus, if it is necessary to change the type of aircraft, 2-3 trained people within a limited time replace the modules (4.1-4.5) on the reference installation site (4.0) and select the appropriate software from the list of the available software library.

At the same time, the software and hardware complex of virtual reality (HVAC BP) consisting of a virtual reality helmet (2) and a positioning system (3), computer computers (6) with specialized software, interface and data exchange devices, a cable network and an instructor's workplace ( 7) remain unchanged.

Thus, on the basis of one flight simulation training device, a full-fledged simulation of various types of aircraft is possible, thereby eliminating the need for the operating organization to purchase and deploy various flight simulation training devices by types of aircraft, which significantly reduces the cost and operating costs, reduces the requirements for premises for placement of training devices. This eliminates the possibility of instilling false skills in the course of training and monitoring the professional skills of aircraft flight crew members.

Claims (1)

Modular flight simulation training device with virtual visualization, consisting of a reference mounting platform, functional modules of a closed full-scale replica of the flight crew cabin of an aircraft: a flight crew seat module, an aircraft control lever module, a power plant control lever module, a module of pedal assemblies, modules dashboards and panels with cockpit fittings, a virtual reality hardware and software complex (HVAC BP) consisting of a virtual reality helmet and a positioning system, computer computers with specialized software, interface and data exchange devices, a cable network and an instructor’s workplace, which differs in that that the functional modules of a closed full-scale replica of the flight crew cabin of an aircraft are made with the possibility of mounting/dismantling, while each module and functional unit has fixed attachment points to the reference mounting platform and to each other and spring locks or latches, and on the support installation site, the attachment points of the corresponding modules and blocks for the corresponding types, classes and types of aircraft are marked, the computer contains specialized software for different types, types and classes of aircraft, which have in the presence of functional modules of a copy of the cockpit of the flight crew of the aircraft.

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