Development of an Interactive Real-Time Graphics System for the Display of Vehicle Space Positioning

by National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Outlined is a new approach taken by the NASA Western Aeronautical Test Range to display real-time space positioning data using computer-generated images that produce a graphic representation of an area map integrated with the research flight test aircraft track. This display system supports research flight test requirements of research projects such as the advanced fighter technology integration (AFTI) F-16, F-18 high alpha research vehicle (HARV), AFTI F-111 mission adaptive wing (MAW), F-15, and X-29A forward-swept wing. This paper will discuss the requirements, system configuration and capability, and future system applications. Comperini, Robert and Rhea, Donald C. Armstrong Flight Research Center NASA-TM-100429, H-1460, NAS 1.15:100429, AIAA PAPER 88-2167 NAS2-12591...

32 pages, Paperback

Published August 17, 2018

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research.