The Development and Test Simulator (DTS) is a conceptual flight deck representing a next generation flight deck configuration. The DTS has the following features:
- Hybrid B-777/A-320 functionality
- Panorama Display System, 4-channel visual scene allows cross-cockpit viewing
- 2 Crew and 3 Observers seats
- Full mission functionality; Operates fixed base only
- Overhead Panel, Main Instrument Panel, Mode Control Panel
- Control Aisle Stand with 757-type throttle quadrant
- All instrumentation generated by OpenGL graphics running on Linux computers.
- Pilot and Copilot digital 2-axis side arm electric control loaders manufactured by Stirling
- Pilot and Copilot electric rudder pedals manufactured by Wittenstein
- Control Display Units for Guidance and Navigation Flight Management
- Audio cue provided by digital sound system
- Capable of interfacing selected flight systems for testing (hardware-in-the-loop)
The current focus of the DTS is on the evaluation and refinement of research concepts in an advanced high fidelity, full-systems flight-operations environment. Recent studies in the DTS include NextGen Aviation Safety, Airspace Systems, Airportal
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