INTEGRATED LIVE AND SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT

摘要

A method and apparatus comprising an aircraft, a network interface, a display system, a sensor system, and a computer system. The network interface, the display system, the sensor system, and the computer system are associated with the aircraft. The network interface is configured to exchange data using a wireless communications link. The computer system is configured to run a number of processes to receive simulation data received through the network interface over the wireless communications link. The computer system is configured to generate simulation sensor data using the simulation data. The computer system is configured to receive live sensor data from the sensor system associated with the aircraft. The computer system is also configured to present the simulation sensor data with the live sensor data on the display system.

主权项

1. An apparatus that comprises:
an aircraft; a network interface associated with the aircraft, wherein the network interface is configured to exchange data using a wireless communications link; a display system associated with the aircraft; a sensor system associated with the aircraft, the sensor system configured such that in operation the sensor system obtains live sensor data for the aircraft; and a first computer system associated with the aircraft, the first computer system configured to run a number of processes that comprise a model of a sensor in the sensor system, such that in operation, the computer system: receives simulation data through the network interface over the wireless communications link, the network interface being in communication with a second computer system at a location remote from the aircraft, the second computer system configured such that in operation the second computer system:
performs a simulation of a number of objects; andgenerates simulation data from the simulation and sends the simulation data to the network interface, such that the simulation data comprises:
constructive data that comprises data generated by a software program to simulate an object; andvirtual data that comprises data generated through a training device that receives a manual input; generates simulation sensor data using the simulation data; receives live sensor data from the sensor system associated with the aircraft; and presents the simulation sensor data with the live sensor data on the display system.