Augmented and Virtual Reality for In-Flight Simulator Aircraft

Abstract

A brief history on in-flight simulator aircraft will be provided. Recent advancements in fused, augmented, and virtual reality will be discussed. The advantages of augmented reality over simulation training will be presented. This will include sustained-acceleration maneuvers, motion related artifacts, low cost aircraft, and the added realism of actual out-the-window scenes. Relevant optical illusions (runway slope, runway width, approach path terrain slope, etc.) and tasks (stall, runway approach, formation, carrier approach, night vision goggles, etc.) will also be presented. Future research opportunities and training will be addressed for commercial, military, and flight test environments.

Authors

• Martos, Borja, Ph.D. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• DeValois, Ruben Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Keywords

• Augmented reality
• Virtual reality
• in-flight simulator