Real-time Simulation of Large Aircraft Flying Through Microburst Wind Field

Abstract This article deals with real-time hi-fi simulation of large aircraft flying in turbulent wind in a simulator to study its takeoff and landing behavior in microburst wind shear. A parameterized three-dimensional (3D) microburst model is built up on the basis of vortex ring and Rankine vortex principle. Complicated microburst wind fields are simulated by means of vortex ring declination and multi-vortex superposition. Based on the modeling data of Boeing 747-100, a dynamic model with wind shear effects considered is established and a general method to modify the aerodynamic model is proposed. A controller for longitudinal and lateral escapes is designed and verified in simulated microburst wind field. Results indicate that, with high extensibility, reasonability and effectiveness, the 3D microburst model with wind shear effects considered is fit to simulate real wind fields. Different escape schemes can be adopted to fly through a wind field from different locations. The model can be used for real-time flight simulation in a flight simulator.

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