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Mid – Semester Presentation
Senior Design
February 18, 2010
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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
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Problem Solution System Overview Constraints Alternatives Progress Timeline
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John McGinley of CAVS requires the use of a flight simulator for research purposes.
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Use Microsoft Flight Simulator and the current hardware of the cockpit to create a functioning simulator
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GaugesGauges
SwitchesSwitches
YokeYoke
ThrottleThrottle
Rudder PedalsRudder Pedals
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SceneryScenery GaugesGauges
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Simulation PC
Scenery Display Gauge Display
Microprocessor
YokeThrottle,
FlapsRudder Pedals
Switches
Gauges
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Technical Constraints
Practical Constraints
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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.
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Category Name Description
Economic Affordability The device must be manufactured for less than $1,500.
Sustainability Maintenance The device must require little maintenance.
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Budget: $1500 Needed Items:
MFS / FSUIPCYokeServo / Stepping MotorsPCB ManufacturingAssorted Electrical Components
Competitor’s Price: ~$37,000
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End Users: Researchers and Pilots Knowledge of End Users Reliable Hardware Reliable Software and Data Communication
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Microprocessor Data Transmission
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18 24
Speed
Previous Experience 3 2
Ease of Use
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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
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January February March April
Research
Software Design
Hardware Design
Testing
Prototype
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[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
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