Mid – Semester Presentation

Senior Design

February 18, 2010

Rebecca Owens– Team LeaderRebecca Owens– Team LeaderComputer EngineeringComputer Engineering

Amol PatelAmol PatelElectrical EngineerElectrical Engineer

Candace AllgoodCandace AllgoodComputer EngineeringComputer Engineering

Ebi IzonfuoEbi IzonfuoElectrical EngineerElectrical Engineer

Dr. JW BruceDr. JW BruceAcademic Advisor Academic Advisor

SponsorSponsor

Problem Solution System Overview Constraints Alternatives Progress Timeline

John McGinley of CAVS requires the use of a flight simulator for research purposes.

Use Microsoft Flight Simulator and the current hardware of the cockpit to create a functioning simulator

GaugesGauges

SwitchesSwitches

YokeYoke

ThrottleThrottle

Rudder PedalsRudder Pedals

SceneryScenery GaugesGauges

Simulation PC

Scenery Display Gauge Display

Microprocessor

YokeThrottle,

FlapsRudder Pedals

Switches

Gauges

Technical Constraints

Practical Constraints

Name Description

Gauges The device must implement five flight gauges for display (airspeed, fuel quantity, climb, compass, and altimeter).

System Response The device must appear to be real-time and have a delay of less than 20ms (60Hz).

Voltage The device must be wall powered.Interface The device must interface with Microsoft Flight Simulator.Input The device must implement a dual-engine throttle with flap

control.

Category Name Description

Economic Affordability The device must be manufactured for less than $1,500.

Sustainability Maintenance The device must require little maintenance.

Budget: $1500 Needed Items:

MFS / FSUIPCYokeServo / Stepping MotorsPCB ManufacturingAssorted Electrical Components

Competitor’s Price: ~$37,000

End Users: Researchers and Pilots Knowledge of End Users Reliable Hardware Reliable Software and Data Communication

[3]

Microprocessor Data Transmission

18 24

Speed

Previous Experience 3 2

Ease of Use

CAN Serial Ethernet I2C

Does not require extra routing or arbitration hardware

Robust in noisy environments

Easily interfaced with PC

Allows a relatively large amount of clients to be connected

January February March April

Research

Software Design

Hardware Design

Testing

Prototype

[1] A Brief History of Aircraft Flight Simulation, [Online] Available: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/bleep/SimHist1.html.

[2] Flight Simulator History, [Online] Available: http://fshistory.simflight.com/fsh/index.htm

[3] Glossary, [Online] Available: http://www.dynamicflight.com/avcfibook/glossary/

[4] TRC Simulators Professional Flight Simulators, [Online] Available: http://www.therealcockpit.com.

[5] Flyit Simulators, [Online] Available: http://www.flyit.com